About 2 years ago, a dangerous virus called COVID-19, forced many countries, including the United States, to take extreme measures, like lockdowns and face masks, to stop it from spreading. These steps saved lives, but also had big costs, both economically and socially. So, everyone started looking
Imagine scrolling through your social media feed and seeing a bunch of posts about politics. You might not know it, but some of those posts could be part of something called computational propaganda. Computational propaganda is when political actors use fancy tricks to influence what you see a
In some counties of northeast Ohio, there's a clear sign that flu season is in full swing. Health watchers detected influenza fragments in wastewater samples. The counties affected are Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, and Lorain. This is a big deal because wastewater monitoring can predict a surge in flu cases
Imagine you're an investor. You might have been a bit worried and wondering what the Federal Reserve would do with interest rates this year. In the early hours of Thursday, the 10-year Treasury yield was a little lower than it had been before. It went down by 5 basis points. The 2-year Treasury
A fresh chapter has unfolded in the story of college sports with the ACC's TV deal with ESPN now realigned for decade. Cleansing the television rights of the ACC from a possible legal tug of war is ESPN's latest move extending its contract with Atlantic Coast Conference until 2036. With the 2016 de
The tense ceasefire in Gaza saw the release of eight more hostages by Hamas on January 30, 2025. This event, however, was not smooth sailing. The handover of some of these captives was chaotic, with thousands of people and masked militants crowding around. Israel was not happy with this and proteste
Scientists have recently discovered that black plastic utensils have been a hot topic for discussion. People were advised to avoid these common kitchen items after a study revealed high amounts of harmful chemicals. The study looked into 203 household products made from black plastic. Of these, 85%
)1 The Panama Canal grabs scrutiny in a recent Senate committee. It's chaired by Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen Cruz pointed fingers at Panama, s concentrating on foreign influence. 2 Years back, Panama handled the Canal under the condition Panam were to be neutral. . . but that’s where
A lot of young people are dealing with a big issue right now: They are bored all the time. Recess from being bored has become a luxury. The constant need for excitement and entertainment is a significant problem. This is especially true for teens. Social media and mobile apps have become the
Lemon8 is a fresh, up-and-coming platform that's quickly becoming a go-to for all things lifestyle and finance. It's like the younger sibling of TikTok. With more people looking for financial advice, Lemon8 is stepping up to the plate. The platform is overflowing with creators who are sharing the
