President Joe Biden has recently blocked a big deal where Nippon Steel, a Japanese company, was planning to buy U. S. Steel. This deal was worth nearly $15 billion. The decision caused a stir in the political scene, especially in America's industrial heartland. Both Nippon Steel and U. S. Steel were
For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big
On Thursday, a court decision dashed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) hopes to bring back net neutrality rules. A panel of three judges ruled that the FCC didn't have the power to enforce these rules under the "telecommunications service" provision of the Communications Act. The core is
In the final regular-season game, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set to clash in a high-stakes battle. Both teams are tied with an impressive 14-2 record, but only one can claim the NFC North title and secure a first-round bye. This is it—the game that could change everything. Let's bre
Did you know that fixing up streets can actually reduce violence in a city? This might sound strange, but research has shown that street construction projects in New York City were linked to a decrease in certain types of crimes. From 2010 to 2019, the city saw fewer incidents of reckless endangerme
Imagine you're trying to figure out if a certain group of people, like those who worked at the World Trade Center (WTC) after the 9/11 attacks, have a higher chance of getting cancer. You'd compare their cancer rates to another group, right? But which group? That's where things get interesting. A s
Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has a tough job. He can't serve two terms in a row and can't write the state's budget. Plus, what happens in Washington, D. C. , can affect Virginia. Youngkin's party, the Republicans, tried to take over the state legislature but fell short. They gained seats but stil
Get ready, tech lovers! CES 2025 is hitting Las Vegas from January 7-10, and this year, it's all about artificial intelligence (AI). Expect to see AI in everything from your toaster to your car dashboard. Tech giants like Samsung and LG are betting big on AI, promising fridges that anticipate your n
Did you know that snakebites were once considered a forgotten tropical disease? Well, it's true! Back in 2017, the World Health Organization decided to bring them back into the spotlight. This change is super important because it opens up new ways for countries around the world to help out. Now, le
Get ready for an exciting matchup in the Big Bash League 2024-25! The Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers are set to clash at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour. The Heat, currently in 7th place with 4 points, have been struggling with a three-game losing streak, including a recent loss t
