The UK saw a record number of asylum applications last year, with 111, 000 people seeking refuge. This is a 14% jump from the previous year and the highest since 2002. The government is working to process these cases faster, which might reduce the number of people needing housing support in the long
Tomatoes, like many plants, have a fascinating way of blooming. It's not just one gene that makes this happen. Instead, it's a team of genes working together. Scientists dove into this topic. They wanted to understand how three important genes in tomatoes help them flower. First, they looked at the
New Mountain Finance Corporation is getting a lot of attention from big investors. LPL Financial LLC just boosted its investment by 5. 3% in the first three months of the year. They now own 184, 034 shares, worth about $2. 03 million. But LPL isn't the only one. Other big players like Merit Financia
Running a business means keeping your personal and business money separate. A good business checking account can help you track spending, manage cash flow, and even earn some extra cash through interest or bonuses. But not all accounts are created equal. Some offer great perks, while others come wit
Walmart has taken a big step to ensure customer safety by recalling certain frozen shrimp from stores in 13 states. The reason? Potential radioactive contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in some shrimp imported from Indonesia. Th
When you toss out old gadgets, you might think your data is gone forever. But it's not that simple. Companies specializing in IT asset disposal (ITAD) have a big job: making sure data from old devices doesn't fall into the wrong hands. They handle everything from smartphones to computers and even me
A woman's life took a shocking turn when she discovered she wasn't pregnant, but instead, had a rare form of cancer. She had gone to the doctor after three months of heavy, irregular periods. Her periods had always been normal before this. Doctors initially thought she might be pregnant because a pr
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a lifeline for many people with kidney failure. But it's not perfect. Over time, it can harm the peritoneal membrane (PM), the lining of the abdomen. This damage can lead to ultrafiltration failure, a serious problem with no current treatment. Scientists have found that
China and India are trying to fix their relationship. They had a big fight in 2020. Now, they are talking again. China's foreign minister is in India. He is meeting with India's top security advisor and the prime minister. The talks are about the border between the two countries. Both sides say thi
Big names in the crypto world, like Coinbase, DCG, and Kraken, have joined forces to create a new nonprofit. They call it the American Innovation Project (AIP). Its goal? To teach policymakers about decentralized tech. As a 501(c)(3), AIP won't pay most taxes and its leaders won't be held personally
