A recent gathering on the National Mall mixed government resources with religious promotion, raising questions about separation of church and state. The event featured prayers, speeches, and a stage set up by Freedom 250, a group pushing a vision of America as a Christian nation. Organizers called i
Quentin Halys stands out in professional tennis for his unassuming rise, built on patience rather than viral moments. Growing up in Bondy, a community known for spawning top athletes, he chose a low-key path over fame. This choice set him apart from flashier competitors who thrive on constant media
Officials found a bat carrying rabies in Irvine Regional Park last weekend. This case led to warnings about how easily the virus can spread to people. Rabies is almost always deadly once symptoms show up. But quick action after exposure can prevent illness. The virus can enter the body through smal
Starting in 2027, people saving in Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) will see slightly higher limits. Self-only plans can now accept up to $4, 500, while family plans rise to $9, 000. These adjustments follow inflation trends, meaning your money keeps up with rising costs. HSAs come with three big tax
A major medical device company just won a court case that could shape how heart pumps get made in the future. A jury decided that Abiomed’s Impella heart pumps don’t break Maquet’s patent rules. Even more surprising? The jury said Maquet’s patent itself wasn’t even valid. That’s a double win for Abi
Salesforce, a big name in customer software, has seen its stock drop sharply compared to other tech giants. While many tech companies have surged, Salesforce’s shares fell nearly 35% from their peak last year. Even over the past year, it’s down about 32%, while the broader tech sector climbed over 6
Phones get hot when they work hard, especially during gaming or heavy tasks. Most chips today use a design where memory sits right on top of the processor, which traps heat and forces the chip to slow down sooner. Samsung tried a different approach with its Exynos 2600 by putting a copper heatsink d
The United States has frozen over a billion dollars in digital money linked to Iran, according to recent updates from officials. This cash pile isn’t just sitting in some virtual piggy bank—it’s part of an ongoing financial tug-of-war tied to global sanctions. The cash includes a big chunk seized in
The U. S. watchdog for derivatives markets recently pointed out that round-the-clock trading fits blockchain assets well, but may not suit older, slower industries. In a letter sent to businesses it regulates, the agency explained that always-on markets make sense for digital tokens and crypto contr
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
