Out of 27 European Union nations, fewer than one in three helps businesses switch their work fleet to electric power. That’s according to fresh figures released recently. Many firms still buy gas or diesel cars because clear perks—like tax breaks or cash grants—are missing in most capitals. Without
Glioblastoma is the toughest brain cancer to treat. It spreads fast and resists most therapies. Scientists now think tiny calcium channels inside cells could be part of the problem. These channels, called Cav3, act like tiny gates that let calcium enter. When calcium floods in, it can speed up cell
At a security conference in Singapore, U. S. defense leaders turned up the heat on Europe, saying it’s falling behind in military spending. While Asian partners are stepping up, Western Europe is still relying heavily on American support. The U. S. isn’t hiding its frustration, hinting that Europe n
A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th
Across Europe, many Syrian refugees say they feel more lonely and worried than before. In Germany and Sweden, two studies tried a new way to help: smartphone apps. The apps gave refugees small ideas to feel better—like tips on sleep or ways to talk with others. The twist? The apps were mostly self-g
Genes decide a lot about us before we hit retirement age. One gene called APOE pops up often in health research. This gene comes in different versions. The version labeled ε4 shows up in many stories about heart disease and brain problems like Alzheimer's. Still, in younger and middle-aged people wh
Russia decided to bring back its ambassador from Armenia for talks, showing disapproval of the country’s growing friendship with the European Union. The move comes as Armenia plans a vote on June 7, and its leader looks to strengthen ties with the West. Armenia, a small nation of about 3 million
Germany’s finance ministry announced that the six largest EU economies have reached a common view on a European Commission plan to bring capital market oversight under a single authority. The proposal, introduced in December, would shift control from national regulators to the European Securities
The Cleveland Museum of Art will host a special event on December 10 that mixes comedy, film history and holiday cheer. The program is called “A John Waters Christmas” and will start at 7 p. m. in the Gartner Auditorium. Tickets are available from May 29, priced between $42. 50 and $65, and can be b
Big banks and crypto companies are in a heated battle over who gets to control digital money. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, recently called Brian Armstrong, head of Coinbase, "full of it" in a clash over new rules for crypto. Dimon insists banks should set the rules for digital assets, while Coinbas
