Snakes have a unique way of dealing with waste that scientists have finally figured out. For a long time, researchers noticed that reptiles, including snakes, produce pee crystals, but they didn't understand why. Now, a team of scientists has uncovered the secret behind these crystals and how they h
In North Carolina, politics is like a game of chess, and Republicans are making a bold move. They're redrawing the state's congressional map to give themselves an even bigger advantage. Right now, they hold 10 out of 14 seats in the House. But with the new map, they could likely win 11 seats. This i
The stock market is kicking off the day with a bit of a chill, as investors watch the government shutdown drag on and earnings reports keep rolling in. Gold, which has been on a hot streak, is cooling off after a big drop yesterday. Meanwhile, Tesla is gearing up to share its latest numbers, and Net
The NHL has made a significant move by teaming up with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. This partnership marks the first time a major U. S. sports league has joined forces with prediction markets, which are gaining traction and challenging traditional sportsbooks. Prediction marke
The Milky Way, our cosmic home, still holds many secrets. One of these is a strange glow of gamma rays near its center. Scientists have been puzzling over this for years. Now, a new study suggests that this glow might come from dark matter, the invisible stuff that makes up most of our universe. Da
The first half of the year has been a costly one for the United States, with weather disasters causing over $100 billion in damage. This is the most expensive start to any year on record. Fourteen separate disasters each caused at least $1 billion in damage. This is a stark reminder of the increasin
Extreme weather events in the first half of 2025 have caused unprecedented damage in the US, totaling a staggering $101 billion. This alarming figure comes from a revived climate-disaster database, once managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which was abruptly discont
Every day, the world of finance and economics throws up new challenges and opportunities. This is where the Odd Lots newsletter comes in. It's a daily dose of insights, analysis, and discussions on the latest happenings in markets, finance, and the economy. Sometimes, it's the hosts, Joe Weisenthal
Municipality Finance Plc has made a surprising decision to pay back some of its debt earlier than expected. They plan to redeem EUR 20 million in notes by November 5, 2025. These notes have been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, but MuniFin has requested to delist them. So, what's the big idea
In the latest episode of a popular sports podcast, three sportswriters dive into the ups and downs of Dallas sports teams. The Cowboys are on a rollercoaster, with their defense being put to the test. Fans are wondering if this defense can hold up and if Dak Prescott's strong season is enough to sec
