California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl
This week, the stock market saw some big changes. Let's start with the tech world. IBM made a huge move by buying Confluent for $11 billion. Meanwhile, Medline's IPO was a big hit, raising $6. 26 billion and seeing its stock jump over 40% on its first day of trading. Now, let's talk about the major
The tech industry is in a tough spot right now. Job cuts are piling up, and the outlook isn't great. The unemployment rate for tech jobs hit 4% in November, up from earlier in the year. That's a clear sign that tech companies are struggling. Over the past few months, the number of tech workers acros
Wall Street saw a boost on Friday, marking the second day of gains after some shaky starts earlier in the week. Tech stocks, especially those in the artificial intelligence sector, were the stars of the show. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both ended the week on a high note, despite some rough patches. The
Ukraine is getting a big financial boost from the European Union (EU). The EU has decided to lend Ukraine 90 billion euros over the next two years. This money is crucial for Ukraine, which has been struggling financially since the Russian invasion in 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is h
Genetic testing is becoming a big deal worldwide. It's like having a superpower to peek into someone's DNA. But why isn't everyone using it? There are good reasons and tough challenges. First, let's talk about the good stuff. Genetic testing can spot diseases early. It can help doctors make better
In a recent discussion, Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado raised eyebrows by accusing the Trump administration of prioritizing drilling over science. He didn't mince words, calling the administration's approach "anti-science" and comparing it to a catchy but simplistic slogan from the past. Benn
In late 2022, a chatbot named ChatGPT was launched by OpenAI. It was not expected to be a big hit. Earlier chatbots had been ignored or even disliked. The team behind ChatGPT thought it would last only a month. They saw it as a test to learn from. But ChatGPT became a huge success. It now has 800 mi
The recent unsealing of divorce documents has brought to light the messy breakup between Angela and Ken Paxton. Angela, a state senator, is pointing fingers at Ken, accusing him of causing their marriage to fall apart. She's asking for more than just a fair share of their assets. She wants control o
Unions are pushing back against the government's attempt to dismiss their lawsuit. They say the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is still active, so the case should go forward. The Trump administration claims the lawsuit is no longer relevant, but the unions disagree. This legal battle is
