The last month, a survey of more than two thousand U. S. adults revealed that worry about money has reached new highs, and many feel less confident than they did a year ago. A majority say their pay isn’t keeping pace with rising prices, and most describe the economy as “uncertain. ” Gas prices
The World Health Organization has declared a worldwide health emergency after the Ebola virus spread in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The alert follows reports that a province in northeastern Congo has seen many suspected deaths linked to the virus. Health officials con
The Senate parliamentarian has blocked a key part of a Republican spending bill, saying that the proposed $1 billion for White House security cannot be added as written. The money was meant to fund the “East Wing Modernization Project, ” which includes a 90, 000‑square‑foot ballroom that former Pres
The Chicago region will feel a strong summer breeze this Sunday, with temperatures climbing into the mid‑80s and clear skies expected by evening. A quick cloud cover may appear overnight, setting the stage for showers that could make Monday mornings rainy and slick. By mid‑day on Monday, the skies w
Alabama’s weather forecast says rain will arrive later in the week, but it won’t be enough to fix the state’s long‑standing dry spell. Most regions will see light showers, while the southern part of the state—where drought is most severe—will get only a trickle. The U. S. Drought Monitor shows larg
A wind warning is in effect across parts of Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire until 11 p. m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for steady breezes that could reach 40 to 50 miles per hour, especially in areas known for gusty weather such as the San Bernardin
At night on April 5, a young student in Taichung managed to halt four high‑speed trains that were traveling at up to 300 km/h. He did it with a laptop, a cheap software‑defined radio and a few hand‑held radios. The key that protected the trains’ internal radio system had not been changed in 19 years
Researchers used special cameras that can see many wavelengths of light to study how different drinks leave marks on surfaces. They set up a fake crime scene and collected images of nine types of beverage stains: papaya, coffee, pomegranate, orange, tea, wine, whisky, rum, and brandy. The camera cap
The World Health Organization has quickly declared the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, only two days after it was first confirmed. This swift action is unusual; since 2005 the WHO has raised this alarm
Human resources has shifted from a desk‑bound role into a high‑tech, data‑driven ally for business leaders. New platforms now blend payroll, hiring, performance tracking and more into one system, letting managers see the whole workforce in real time. Enterprise giants use unified tools like Workd
