Ever wondered who's behind Trump's choice for commerce secretary? Meet Howard Lutnick, a influential businessman with a remarkable past. He's the head of Cantor Fitzgerald, a major investment bank, and he's linked to Trump through their times on "The Apprentice. " If picked, Lutnick would lead the C
Ever wondered how doctors measure how well your lungs absorb oxygen? Step back in time to the early 20th century, where a woman named Marie Krogh made a groundbreaking discovery. She introduced the single-breath technique to measure pulmonary diffusing capacity. This method, still used today, helps
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has sold his luxury penthouse in Chicago's No. 9 Walton condo tower for a big loss. The deal closed at $19 million, which is a whopping 44% less than the $34 million he paid in 2017. This sale is part of Griffin's plan to leave Chicago, following Citadel's
President Trump is on the hunt for a Treasury secretary, and two key candidates are in the spotlight: Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick. The big question on the table? Support for Trump's tariff plans, which aim to revive manufacturing and create jobs. Bessent was initially the front-runner, known fo
Ever wondered how stress affects our food choices? Well, it turns out that when we feel overwhelmed, our diet might take a hit, especially for women. Let's dive into a study that explored this link in Chinese adults. The study started by looking at how stress impacts eating habits. Past research ha
America is known for its amazing inventions and innovations. From Benjamin Franklin to Steve Jobs, brilliant minds have changed the world. But now, something is threatening this tradition of innovation: greedy lawyers. These lawyers are using fake science to win big lawsuits. They find products tha
Look around your house, you'll spot plenty of things Made in China or elsewhere abroad. But now, imagine paying much more for these items. That's what might happen with President Trump's proposed tariffs on imports. Bobby Djavaheri, who runs Yedi Houseware Appliances in Los Angeles, is worried. He t
Chris Distefano recently pulled off a comedy marathon, performing three back-to-back sets at different New York Comedy Club locations during the New York Comedy Festival. This wasn’t just a feat of endurance; it was a strategic move to reclaim ownership of his material. Inspired by Taylor Swift's re
Imagine a world where President Donald Trump slaps massive tariffs on all Chinese goods. Some experts think it could spark an economic war. Two states that helped Trump win the 2024 election, Nevada and Florida, might feel the most pain. A study by the U. S. -China Business Council and Oxford Econom
Cancer cachexia is a common issue, affecting up to 80% of cancer patients. It reduces their quality of life and survival rates. Previously, it was shown that the transcriptional repressor Forkhead box P1 (FoxP1) is increased in the skeletal muscle of both cachectic mice and humans with cancer. When
