The Atlantic Forest in Brazil is shrinking fast. Farming and building have taken over most of it. This is bad news for animals and plants. But it's also changing the behavior of mosquitoes. Scientists did a study. They caught 1, 714 mosquitoes. These were from 52 different types. They found that ma
The economy might be looking good on paper, but the reality for many people is quite different. Lots of local businesses are shutting down. Places like Towson Town Center, Morton’s Steakhouse, and the Sheraton downtown are just a few examples. Even big names like Francesca’s clothing stores and the
Brazil is considering a major shift in how investment funds are managed. The country's finance chief wants the central bank to take charge of overseeing these funds. This change could make the financial system more stable and secure. The idea came up after a bank called Banco Master SA ran into tro
A modder who creates VR versions of popular games is in a tough spot. He makes a mod called R. E. A. L. VR that works with many big games. But he charges a fee for it. This has gotten him into trouble with some game companies. The modder, who goes by Luke Ross, says he needs money to keep his proje
UFC 324 is here, and it's got a bit of everything. Sure, it's not packed with title fights, but it's still stacked with some serious talent. The main event? Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett going at it for the interim lightweight title. It's a fun matchup, but let's be real—it's not the undisputed
The NFL playoffs have narrowed down to four teams. The AFC and NFC Championship games are set, with the Patriots and Broncos facing off in the AFC, and the Rams and Seahawks battling in the NFC. It's time to assess each team's chances of winning Super Bowl 60. The Seahawks stand out as the most wel
In Finland, when someone is arrested for rape, they get checked for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This happens right after they are taken into custody. The idea is to see if the suspect has any infections that could have been passed on during the crime. This is important for the health of
Brazil's finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a major shift in how the country's investment funds are overseen. He wants the central bank to take on this role, which is currently handled by the CVM, the securities regulator. This idea is still up for discussion among key government bodies,
Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep
Spirit Airlines is in a tight spot. The budget airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last year. Now, the big decision-makers are the bondholders, like Ken Griffin's Citadel. They hold the purse strings and will decide if Spirit gets the money it needs to keep flying or if it's game over. The
