You've heard of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in DC. But what about Texas? State reps like David Lowe and Brian Harrison are talking about creating their own DOGE. They think the Texas Film Commission is a great place to start cutting waste. But can t
The Federal Reserve decided to trim interest rates by a quarter percentage point on December 19. But they also tweaked their forecast, hinting that rate cuts won't speed up. Are high yields still the hot commodity for investors? Let's dig in! Investors often chase after stocks that promise high ret
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is facing a tough challenge. With more people needing help and not enough dermatologists, wait times are getting longer. This is a big problem, especially for serious conditions like malignant melanoma, where early treatment can make a real difference. To tackl
The U. S. Senate recently passed a bill to raise Social Security payments for many retired public service workers. This includes teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other state and local employees. The bill will end long-standing cuts to their benefits, but it may add $195 billion to federa
Did you know that even plants and animals can sometimes use a compound called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), also known as dimethyl sulfone? This naturally occurring substance is part of our world, but when it comes to horseracing, it's a bit controversial. Both MSM and its relative dimethyl sulfoxide
As federal workers like Johnny Zuagar, a statistician at the U. S. Census Bureau, prepare for Christmas, they’re also bracing for potential job furloughs due to government funding issues. With the possibility of a shutdown looming, many are cautious about spending on holiday gifts, worrying about wh
You know how sometimes prices go up, making things cost more? Well, that's called inflation. The Federal Reserve has a special way to measure this, and in November, their gauge showed a smaller increase than expected. That's good news, right? Not so fast! Economists were actually expecting a bigger
Bitcoin took a dive below $92, 000 on Friday morning, rebounding slightly to $94, 104. 06. This drop follows the Federal Reserve’s signal that they’ll slow down interest rate cuts in 2025. Over the past day, Bitcoin has fallen by about 7. 7%, and since the start of the week, it’s down over 10% from
On Wednesday, the market took a tumble with the Dow Jones losing over 1, 100 points. Surprisingly, this happened after the Federal Reserve announced plans to cut interest rates twice more in 2025. The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 also suffered significant losses, falling below important thresholds. Trea
A man suspected of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a Manhattan street is now dealing with federal charges too. This is on top of the state murder charges he already faces. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, is 26 years old. These federal charges come from the U. S. Attorney's Office for the Souther
