The U. S. economy showed surprising strength, growing by 4. 3% in the third quarter. This growth, revealed in a delayed report due to the government shutdown, came despite a recent dip in consumer sentiment. Spending, however, remained robust, climbing to 3. 5% from the previous quarter's 2. 5%. Ho
The U. S. economy in 2025 has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. Despite facing numerous challenges, it has shown remarkable resilience. Economic growth has picked up speed, reaching its fastest pace in two years. Inflation, though still high, has not spiraled out of control as some feared. The
People in the U. S. are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the lowest confidence level since April when new taxes on imports were introduced. The measure of how people feel about their money and jobs stayed the same but is still low. This could mean a recession is coming. People think the
In 2025, the U. S. stock market had a rollercoaster year. It faced many challenges, but in the end, it ended up being a great year for investors who stayed patient. The S&P 500 index funds, which are a big part of many people's retirement savings, saw returns of over 18% by December 11. This was th
The US economy showed strong growth in the third quarter of 2025, with GDP rising at an annual rate of 4. 3%. This growth was driven by increased consumer spending, exports, and government spending, though it was partially offset by a decrease in investment. The growth rate exceeded expectations, wh
Ever heard of tiny waves that can make big things happen? Let's talk about something cool called quasi-BIC metasurfaces. These are like tiny, special surfaces that can do amazing things with light. They have something called Fano resonances. Think of it like a secret handshake between two types of l
The National Weather Service (NWS) has hinted at the possibility of a white Christmas in Rhode Island. However, the chances are not equally distributed across the state. Northern areas are more likely to see snow, while coastal regions may not be so lucky. On Tuesday, December 23, snow is expected
China has decided to impose tariffs on European dairy products. The move comes after an investigation into EU subsidies for dairy. These subsidies, according to China, have hurt their own dairy industry. The tariffs will range from 21. 9% to 42. 7%. Companies that cooperated with the investigation w
Jim Beam, the famous bourbon whiskey brand, is taking a short break. Starting January 1st, the main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, will stop making whiskey. This is not forever, though. The company wants to use this time to make some improvements. The good news is that visitors can still go to t
India just made a big move to strengthen its ties with Oman. They signed a deal to make trade and investment between the two countries easier. This is a smart move for India, as Oman is a key player in the Middle East, especially when it comes to oil. The Strait of Hormuz, which is right by Oman, is
