The recent deal to end the longest government shutdown in U. S. history has sparked a wave of criticism from many House Democrats, particularly those representing Orange County. The bipartisan agreement, which aims to restart federal services and provide backpay to furloughed workers, has been met w
Zuum, a tech company focused on logistics, has recently filed for Chapter 11 protection. This move comes as a surprise to many, given the company's ambitious vision to revolutionize the logistics industry. Zuum's top 20 unsecured creditors are mostly brokers, with one notable exception: Accion Labs
Astronauts might soon be eating protein powder made from their own urine. This is not a joke. The European Space Agency is exploring this idea to keep astronauts fed during long space missions. The protein powder is called Solein. It is made using air, microbes, and electricity. The process involve
In a big step for the warehouse loan business, Atlas Warehouse Lending Company (AWLC) has just announced a huge deal. They are selling two types of bonds worth a total of $1. 5 billion. The first set of bonds, due in 2028, will pay 4. 625% interest. The second set, due in 2030, will pay a bit more a
In a surprising twist, eight Democratic senators joined forces with Republicans to break the government shutdown deadlock. This decision came after intense internal debates within the Democratic party, highlighting the challenges of finding common ground in politics. The final vote was 60 in favor
A recent survey shows that a big chunk of Americans, 72%, are more likely to vote for politicians who promise to protect the environment and endangered species. This poll, done by a group that advocates for animals and nature, asked over 2, 000 adults if they care about these issues. The answer was
In a recent event, a family in Cicero, near Chicago's Little Village, found themselves in the middle of a tense situation involving federal agents. Rafael Veraza and his 1-year-old daughter, Arianna, were pepper-sprayed by Border Patrol agents in a Sam's Club parking lot. Veraza, who has asthma, str
The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big iss
In a family with unusually low cholesterol levels, scientists found a unique genetic clue. This family had a rare gene variant that might explain their condition. The variant is in a gene called ANGPTL3. This gene is not often linked to low cholesterol, making this discovery quite interesting. Rese
In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a ray of hope has emerged. A group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, has reportedly struck a tentative deal with Republicans. The agreement hinges on a promise from Republicans to vote on the rene
