Microplastic pieces that have lived in the environment for years are hard to clean up. Scientists want to know how these tiny particles stick or slip off engineered materials. They studied polystyrene microplastics that had aged in water and tested how they interact with surfaces coated with special
A new bill about how crypto markets work has caused big fights in Washington. Top officials from the Trump team have not been happy with Coinbase, a leading crypto company that recently said it would stop supporting the bill. They called Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, a “nihilist” and even s
Coinbase now lets all U. S. users trade shares and exchange‑traded funds on the same app they use for digital money, moving toward a one‑stop trading spot. The service works around the clock on weekdays and charges no fees for qualified trades. Users can pay with dollars or the stablecoin USDC, and
A recent study in France followed patients who had to be moved into the intensive care unit because of a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus. The fungus is usually harmless to healthy people, but it can become deadly when the immune system is weak. The research team collected data from severa
In recent months, the private credit market has faced a series of shocks that reveal deep cracks in its foundation. The first blow came in September when two auto‑parts and auto‑lending firms, First Brands Group and Tricolor Holdings, both filed for bankruptcy. Their failures highlighted how much pr
Binance, the largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced a comeback in tokenized stock trading after a pause of nearly five years. The company is partnering with Ondo Finance, a specialist in turning real‑world assets into blockchain tokens, to list ten tokenized U. S. equities and related prod
Short, broken sleep can make pregnancy harder for African‑American moms who live in low‑income areas. Research shows that trouble sleeping during pregnancy can raise the chance of health problems for both mom and baby. People who live in neighborhoods with more crime, noise from traffic or few
The new crime drama “CIA” is hitting CBS this Monday at 10 p. m. ET, and viewers who don’t have cable can still watch it without paying. By signing up for a free trial on services such as Fubo or DIRECTV, you can stream the episode live and keep it on demand for a few days. Those who already h
A quiet ceremony at the White House marked a day set aside to honor families that have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented migrants. The event, called Angel Family Day, was announced by the president who also signed a proclamation designating February 22 as a day of remembrance. The
A 16‑year‑old boy is now facing a homicide charge in the death of an 18‑year‑old girl who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship. The case is tangled in a custody dispute between the boy’s father, Thomas Hudson, and Anna Kepner’s parents. The charges were announced in a court filing on February 20
