New York City is at a crossroads. The outgoing city comptroller, Brad Lander, is pushing for a major shift in how the city's pension funds are managed. He wants to move away from BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, due to concerns about climate change. This is a big deal because BlackRock
The Olympic flame's journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Games started with a twist. Bad weather in western Greece forced the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, moving it from the ancient stadium to a nearby museum. The flame, usually lit by the sun's rays, had to rely on a backup flame from a rehearsa
Michigan is getting ready for a very windy day. A winter storm is bringing strong winds that could reach up to 60 mph. This is not just a little breeze; it's a serious weather event. Many parts of the state are under high wind warnings or advisories. The west side of Michigan is expected to have th
Simu Liu, known for his role in Marvel's "Shang-Chi, " recently took to social media to criticize Hollywood's regression in Asian representation. He shared posts about Asian actors struggling to land leading roles, calling the situation "appalling. " Liu argued that the success of recent Asian-led f
Ever thought about shaking up your mashed potato game? A recent experiment showed that there's a better way to make them. Instead of boiling the potatoes in water, try simmering them in milk. This method gives the potatoes a richer, creamier taste and texture. The experiment compared two methods: t
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to make tiny carbon dots that can do double duty. These dots, made from a simple ingredient called sorbic acid, can both sense things and light up brightly. This is a big deal because usually, materials can only do one or the other. These special dots can dete
Brazil made a big splash at the recent COP30 climate talks, pushing hard to get the world off fossil fuels. Marina Silva, Brazil's environment minister, played a key role. She's from the Amazon and knows firsthand how important this issue is. Together with President Lula, they wanted a clear plan to
In a recent turn of events, a Brazilian woman named Bruna Caroline Ferreira found herself in the custody of U. S. immigration authorities. This case has garnered attention due to her connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew. Ferreira entered the United States on a tourist
CPR is no walk in the park. It's a high-pressure job that takes a lot out of rescuers. But how much do we really know about what they go through? Not much, it turns out. That's why a recent study set out to measure the mental and physical strain of performing CPR. They wanted to see how it stacks up
In Canada, a recent study took a closer look at the people who treat cancer with radiation. It's called radiation oncologists. They wanted to see how diverse this group is. They also wanted to know if these doctors face unfair treatment at work. The study asked about many things. It asked about gen
