You might think high interest rates would slow down the economy. But surprisingly, the U. S. economy grew at a steady 2. 8% pace from July through September. Consumers were the big spenders, driving growth even with higher interest rates. While business investments cooled off a bit, exports picked u
Bitcoin has hit a new high, soaring over $72, 000—a benchmark it hasn’t seen since spring. This surge comes as investors consider upcoming elections and inflation fears. The world's most valuable cryptocurrency, with a market value of over $1. 4 trillion, has shot up by about 6% on Tuesday. In simp
Vladimir Putin has come clean about the economic struggles Russia is facing. The Russian president admitted that sanctions and worker shortages are causing problems in the economy. This comes after Russia's Central Bank raised interest rates to a whopping 21%. That's even higher than the emergency r
The Indianapolis Colts have made a significant change at the quarterback position. Coach Shane Steichen has decided to bench Anthony Richardson, the fourth overall pick from last year's draft. Richardson, who has had a rough start to his rookie season, will be replaced by veteran Joe Flacco for the
Google's upcoming Pixel 9a is rumored to have a massive battery upgrade, matching the size of its flagship model. According to a recent report, the Pixel 9a could come with a 5, 000 mAh battery, a significant jump from the 4, 492 mAh in the Pixel 8a. This would put the Pixel 9a on par with the Pixel
Senator JD Vance recently shared his views on current U. S. leadership, stating that internal challenges like inflation and border security are more pressing than foreign threats. Speaking on "Meet the Press, " he explained that issues like the rising cost of groceries and difficulties in military r
Microsoft is facing a big decision. On December 10, its shareholders will vote on whether the company should invest in Bitcoin. This vote comes after a conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Research, suggested that Bitcoin could be a great way to protect against inflation. B
Scientists in Florida found something interesting about Alzheimer's disease. They think it might be linked to what's happening in our gut. Let's break this down. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that makes it hard to remember things and think clearly. It affects millions of older adults in the U. S. a
In a recent interview, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang admitted that the design flaws in the Blackwell AI portfolio were entirely the company's fault. Contrary to earlier rumors, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) had no role in these issues. The problem stemmed from NVIDIA's need to pr
You might be surprised to learn that a medication designed to help control blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes could also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s what a recent study by Case Western Reserve University suggests. The drug in question is called Ozempic, w
