The Federal Housing Finance Agency has decided to raise the maximum amount they'll guarantee for single-family home loans, starting in 2025. This change reflects the increasing prices of homes across the country. From January, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can now back loans of up to $806, 500 for home
Did you know that where you live in Austria can affect your chances of being admitted to a hospital for depression? A recent study looked at hospital admissions for depressive episodes among adults in Austria from 2009 to 2014. The study found some intriguing patterns. Suburban areas had the highest
U. S. stocks had a major celebration on Monday, with big indexes hitting all-time peaks. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific markets took a small dip on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 dropping 1. 38%. Chinese and Hong Kong markets stayed steady. Investors are cheering for Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's choice
If you're thinking about buying a new graphics card this holiday season, hold on! New and improved GPUs are just around the corner, and it might be worth waiting. Here's why. In January 2025, big names like Nvidia and AMD are expected to announce their next-gen GPUs at CES in Las Vegas. These new c
Soho's famous Groucho Club, a private members' club with a long history and notable members, has been closed temporarily. The closure comes after a serious crime was reported to have happened on the premises. The Metropolitan Police applied to Westminster City Council to suspend the club's license d
For the past week, the Bay Area has been soaked by nearly constant rain. But hold onto your umbrellas, because a change is coming! The National Weather Service predicts that the rain will finally ease off by late Tuesday morning. Meteorologist Rick Kaplan explains, "The winds from the northwest will
Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, has dropped back below $93, 000. This downturn comes after a brief rally following Donald Trump's re-election. The price peaked at $98, 000 last week but suffered a setback, declining by over 6% in the last 24 hours. This reversal has put a temporary halt on hopes of
Have you ever wondered how grapes adapt to different environments? The grapevine, or Vitis species, is known for its adaptability. This adaptability is due to how it responds to its surroundings, a phenomenon called phenotypic plasticity. Scientists studied two grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon an
Making semiconductors often leaves tiny issues, like dangling bonds and charge traps, on channels and interfaces. Fixing these can be tough, especially with small structures and thin materials like MoS 2 . High-energy treatments might cause more harm than good. So, scientists turned to hydrogen io
You've probably heard about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. These cryptocurrencies have become really popular in recent years. But what makes their prices go up or down? A recent study looked into this. They checked out data from March 2016 to May 2022. They found that the number of transactions, o
