When a population grows older, it can impact the number of young people in the workforce. This "demographic dividend" is a fancy term for the boost in economic growth that comes from having lots of workers. As this dividend shrinks, it might affect how innovative a region can be. Why does this matt
Behind some key doors in DC, some things are happening that might surprise some people. Important people, we are talking about key senators who have the power to make or break things. It's all about choices for the president Trump. Two of his choices: Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. have b
In countries relying on USAID for water projects, a freeze on funds has led to job losses essential water supplies disappearing threatening lives. A freeze arranged by the administration has led to sudden disruptions in the auspices of water security projects. This alleged suspension in the process
Picture this: federal health agencies, usually buzzing with updates, are suddenly quiet. No, this isn’t a power outage. It’s a communications blackout. These agencies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), are supposed to
Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next
Ken Griffin's Citadel isn't messing around, not even in a tricky market. In January, the hedge fund’s main strategy fund made a 1. 4%. looks pretty good when you're dealing with all five of its strategies - commodities, equities, fixed income, credit, and quantitative. 56-year-old Citadel'
Mass drug administration (MDA) of Ivermectin and Albendazole has been a game-changer in the fight against lymphatic filariasis (LF). This strategy, part of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, has shown promising results. But how do we know when to stop? Researchers wante
On the trading day, financial stocks, including BlackRock, felt the heat. And no, as a result of news pertaining to competitors, financial stocks, BlackRock slumped hard. The core reason? Vanguard slashed its prices on a whopping 87 funds across 168 share classes. That is big news. Saving inves
Russian elections in 2011 and 2012 have a peculiar and surprising pattern in their numbers. These elections were not just about who won or lost. It was a surprising case of anomalies that seemed to favor the pro-government party, United Russia. This party is linked to the leader Vladimir Putin.
Listen up, because this is something amazing! Imagine if we could turn garbage into something useful. A group of researchers did exactly that. They took waste from mines and turn into a strong cleaner for water. This stuff is full of iron and was mixed with a special "trimesic acid" help f
