Brazil is set to make a big splash in the soybean world. By 2025/26, the country is expected to produce a whopping 178 million metric tons of soybeans. That's a lot of soy! This forecast comes from Itau BBA, a big name in the industry. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) thinks Brazil will pr
Massachusetts is preparing for its first significant snowfall of the season. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for December 2, with central and western regions expected to receive the most snow. This early-season snowfall is predicted to be heavy and wet, making travel cha
Ever wondered how Orange County handles its huge $10. 8 billion budget? This is your chance to find out! On Monday, Dec. 1, from 5-6 p. m. , you can join an online chat on Reddit and ask anything about the county's money matters. The chat will feature big shots like county CEO Michelle Aguirre, CFO
The trade finance market is on the rise, expected to hit USD 95. 74 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by a shift towards digital solutions and open-account methods, even though traditional letters of credit remain important in high-risk deals. New rules and blockchain tech are making trade easi
E-bikes are becoming a big part of daily life in Massachusetts. They help people get around, especially in busy cities. But with this rise in popularity, there are growing safety concerns. Recently, a tragic accident in Stoneham has sparked a call for better rules. This is not the first time safety
A big change is coming to how medicines are priced between the U. S. and Britain. The U. S. and Britain just made a deal. This deal means no extra taxes on medicines and medical tech. Britain will now spend more on new medicines. This is a big shift in how things work. The deal says Britain will pa
Dan Houser, the former head of Rockstar Games, has some strong thoughts on AI. He thinks it might be heading for trouble. In a recent chat, he compared AI to a cow eating cow feed. This led to mad cow disease. He worries AI might do something similar. It gathers info from the internet. But the inter
BillionToOne, a biotech company based in Menlo Park, has seen its stock price soar. As of Friday, shares were trading at $130. 18, a significant jump from the initial public offering price of $60. This surge values the company at $5. 91 billion. The company recently raised $273 million by selling 4
AI is making waves, but its effects on the economy are not straightforward. Some industries, like software development, are seeing big changes. Mark Zuckerberg, for example, thinks half of Meta's code will be written by AI soon. But most companies aren't seeing much benefit from their AI investments
Hollywood has a secret rule. It's not written down, but it's clear. Animated sci-fi films are a no-go. This is what Alex Woo found out. He's a director. He worked on big names like Pixar and Cartoon Network. His film, "In Your Dreams, " took almost ten years to make. He says it's easier to make fant
