The climate finance deal agreed at Cop29 has faced criticism from negotiators of some countries. The deal aims to triple the amount of money given to poorer countries to fight climate change, but it falls short of the $1. 3 trillion requested by developing nations. Instead, it sets a goal of $300 bi
You know what's awesome? The PS5 Slim just got super cheap! Like, really cheap. We're talking $424 instead of $499. That's a big deal, especially for a console that's been out for a few years and is already super popular. Amazon is doing this special deal for Black Friday, so it's like getting an ea
The UCLA women's basketball team set the court ablaze with a thrilling 77-62 victory over the mighty South Carolina Gamecocks. This powerful win not only snapped the defending champions' impressive 43-game winning streak but also marked the Bruins' first-ever triumph over a top-ranked team. The Brui
In Europe, various conservation efforts aimed at maintaining or restoring biodiversity have seen mixed results. But what makes some programs successful while others struggle? A study among experts explored this question. They looked at three different programs: two from governments (Natura 2000 and
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi aren't just leaving the U. S. because of politics. They've been planning a change for a while. The couple wanted a fresh start after Ellen retired from her TV show. California life had become dull for them. Friends thought they'd move to Australia, but they ended
In the heart of Coeur d’Alene, over a hundred folks showed up to a town hall put together by the Kootenai County GOP. The event was a chance for North Idaho legislators to share their plans for the upcoming legislative session. Eight representatives from different districts were there to talk shop,
Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) are tools that help estimate someone's genetic risk for certain diseases. As researchers work to use PRS in real-world healthcare settings, a lot of attention is being paid to how medical professionals, patients, and the public feel about it. A recent study looked at many
A recent survey showed that most adults in the US want their primary-care doctors to ask about their mental well-being. But surprisingly, only one in three say this actually happens during checkups. What's going on? Dr. Turner from Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles shared some thoughts. He says that
Did you know that the delicious street food you grab on your lunch break might be hiding a not-so-delicious secret? A Brooklyn restaurant called Guisa’o has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. It's become the headquarters for an illegal food-vending scheme where up to 50 migrant women s
"The Simpsons, " the famous animated sitcom, has an uncanny ability to predict future events, often years ahead of time. One of the most interesting aspects of their predictions is their portrayal of advanced technology. For instance, the show once featured a smartwatch, which may have seemed like a
