Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker" is a beloved holiday tradition that has been enchanting audiences since 1969. This year, the show is even more special with a record number of local celebrities joining the cast. Seventeen familiar faces from sports, TV, and politics will make appearances
Austria is stepping up to ease the burden of high energy costs. They've set aside a whopping 500 million euros, about $584 million, to make things easier for both families and businesses. This money is coming from three different state-owned companies. First, there's BIG, a real estate company, put
In 2024, Los Angeles County saw a troubling rise in hate crimes, with a total of 1, 355 incidents reported. This number is the second-highest in 44 years, showing a disturbing trend. The report highlights record-high hate crimes against various groups, including African Americans, LGBTQ+ individuals
Ever wondered why your body clock seems to go haywire when you work shifts? It turns out, the math models that predict our internal rhythms do well in labs but struggle in the real world. This is especially true for shift workers whose light exposure is all over the place. Researchers dug into this
Voters might hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming midterm elections if the Affordable Care Act's expanded subsidies end soon. These subsidies, which help lower health insurance costs for millions, are set to expire this month. Without them, many people could see their health expenses rise by
Bone might seem solid, but it's full of tiny spaces. These spaces, called lacunae, house bone cells called osteocytes. Blood vessels also weave through bone, creating a complex network. Scientists wanted to understand how these blood vessels and lacunae are arranged together. They studied mouse bon
A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Americans believe the cost of living has reached an all-time high. This sentiment is shared by a significant portion of Trump supporters, with 37% echoing the same concern. Interestingly, a similar number of Americans hold the current administration accoun
Vertical Aerospace is making waves in the UK's aerospace industry. This company is working on electric planes, and it's expected to bring in a lot of money and create jobs by 2035. Right now, they have around 479 employees, but that number could grow to about 2, 200 in the next 12 years. This growth
QC Ally has welcomed Scott Ingram as their new Chief Information Officer. With over 20 years of experience, Scott is an expert in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology. He has worked in the mortgage, fintech, and global tech industries. Scott's new role involves leading tec
LPP, a fashion brand based in Gdansk, Poland, is doing well and might even beat its yearly goals. The company's CFO, Marcin Bojko, said this is thanks to smart cost-saving moves, like using robots in their warehouses and AI to help things run smoother. These changes saved more money than they though
