Europe is stepping up its defense game. Recent events have pushed EU leaders to seriously consider ramping up defense spending. This shift comes as the US seems to be pulling back its support for Ukraine and Europe. The EU summit in Brussels was a big deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy w
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is buzzing with job growth, even as the national job market faces uncertainty. While the U. S. added 151, 000 jobs in February, the unemployment rate crept up to 4. 1%. This is due to factors like tariffs and government downsizing, which have made the economic outlook less
Imagine this: South Korea's military had a major whoopsie. Two of their fighter jets dropped bombs on a civilian area by mistake. This happened during a live-fire drill near the border with North Korea. Nearly 30 people got hurt, two of them badly. The jets were supposed to be practicing for a big e
Wall Street is having a tough week. The stock market is down, and investors are feeling the pressure. The S&P 500, a key indicator of the market's health, dropped by 1% in midday trading. This comes after a rollercoaster week where the index swung up and down by at least 1% each day. Things are look
Wayfair is closing its Austin office and cutting 340 tech jobs. This move comes after a major effort to update their technology systems over the past five years. The company says this will help them adapt to changing customer needs and support future growth. About 170 of the affected employees are b
The US is making big changes to its diplomatic setup. It plans to close several consulates in Western Europe and cut jobs worldwide. This move is part of a broader effort to trim costs and reshape the government's approach to foreign policy. The US State Department is also thinking about mergin
Morels, those prized fungi in terrestrial ecosystems, have a lot going on in their genetic makeup. They are known for their diverse ecological roles, but their mitochondrial genomes, or mitogenomes, have been a bit of a mystery until now. Scientists have taken a deep dive into the mitogenomes of 30
Lady Gaga's fans, affectionately known as Monsters, are in for a treat with her upcoming album, "Mayhem. " This isn't just any album; it's a journey back to the pop roots that her earliest fans adored. Gaga has been busy sharing the excitement with physical copies of the album, including limited-edi
California's Governor Gavin Newsom, known for his support of LGBTQ+ rights, stirred up controversy recently. He publicly questioned the fairness of transgender athletes competing in women's sports. This stance, expressed on his new podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom, " surprised many. The podcast featur
Europe's journey to reduce its reliance on Russian energy has been a rocky road. Since the war in Ukraine began, Europe has been working to cut ties with Russian gas. But, there is still a long way to go. Some might see a peace deal as a chance to go back to business as usual with Russia, but that w
