The IRS has had a chaotic week. The tax agency saw a swift change at the top, with Gary Shapley's appointment as acting commissioner lasting only a few days. Now, Michael Faulkender, the deputy secretary of the Treasury, will step in to lead the IRS. This is not the first time the IRS has seen lead
Mat Ishbia, the owner of the Phoenix Suns, is known for his bold moves in the NBA. He has a background in basketball, having played at Michigan State and considered a coaching career. However, his journey as an NBA team owner has been rocky. He has made some questionable decisions that have puzzl
Medicare has rules for covering gene tests. These rules are called National Coverage Determinations. They were first put in place in 2018 and then changed in 2020. These rules are for a type of genetic testing known as next-generation sequencing. This testing looks at many genes at once. It can help
In the bustling urban areas of Bangladesh, a silent struggle plays out within many homes. This is the story of intimate partner violence (IPV) and how it is deeply rooted in the experiences of women's childhoods. The research focused on married women living in three specific areas of Dhaka city. Th
The US and Ukraine have taken a significant step forward in their economic partnership. They have signed a memorandum of intent to create an investment fund for Ukraine's natural resources and energy assets. This move comes after a challenging negotiation process that was temporarily derailed by pol
Ambulances are busy places. They see many patients every day. This makes them hotspots for infectious particles. Unfortunately, most ambulances do not have good ventilation. This leaves emergency medical service (EMS) workers vulnerable to harmful aerosols, especially during outbreaks like COVID-19.
The Sandman is back, and fans are buzzing with excitement. Netflix has dropped a teaser for the second and final season of the fantasy show. This season is split into two parts. The first six episodes hit the screen on July 3, and the remaining five will follow on July 24. This is a big deal, as Net
The world of energy storage is buzzing with excitement over tiny, powerful devices. These gadgets need special materials and clever fabrication methods to work their best. One standout technique is atomic layer deposition (ALD). This method allows for the creation of incredibly thin, complex structu
The world watched as Prince Harry visited Ukraine, shining a spotlight on the country's struggle while U. S. envoy Steve Witkoff prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. This visit came just as Ukraine's NATO allies promised an extra $23 billion in aid, pushing Europe's total support to a
A Russian-American woman, Ksenia Karelina, is back on U. S. soil after spending over a year in a Russian prison. Her crime? A small donation to a charity that supported Ukraine's military. Karelina, a former ballerina from Los Angeles, was arrested in February 2024 and sentenced to 12 years in a pen
