A fresh government plan could reshape how America funds science by giving political leaders more control over which studies receive federal money. Scientists worry this shift might push aside long-standing expert review processes that have shaped major breakthroughs in medicine, climate understandin
Every summer, a strange visitor crosses the ocean to visit parts of the United States. Tiny particles from the Sahara Desert in Africa travel thousands of miles, carried by winds across the Atlantic. This year, Mississippi will likely see its first wave of this dust over the weekend. The sky may loo
The idea of a group of specialists reviewing cancer data is not new, but how it actually helps patients with ovarian cancer has been unclear. In a recent study, researchers looked at real‑world outcomes for two types of serous ovarian cancer: the aggressive high‑grade form and the slower low‑grade v
Russia’s government earned a record 9. 3 billion dollars from oil and gas taxes in May, up more than a third compared with last year. The rise comes as global oil prices climb after tensions in the Middle East, giving the country a much-needed boost. The tax haul now makes up about 20 percent of
The IPL just wrapped up another intense season, but behind the scenes, big plans are brewing. After a tough 2026 tournament—where extreme heat and sudden monsoons made life difficult for players and fans alike—the league might move to a completely different time of the year. Officials are considerin
A climate pattern called El Nino could squeeze cocoa supplies this year, pushing prices up slowly rather than sharply. The company’s new leader noted that London cocoa prices are slipping from last spring’s high of over £9, 000 per ton to about £2, 944 now. Experts say an El Nino event has an 80% ch
Running a small business and raising kids means every dollar counts. Credit card rewards have become a smart way for families to stretch their budgets, especially when travel costs keep rising. A Colorado mom explains how she uses these rewards to fund family trips and business expenses. But a new b
Some rich investors ask a simple question when their foundation receives a grant request: Can the market already fix this problem? If not, they think charity can step in. Bill Ackman, for example, focuses on science that still needs breakthroughs, like his MIND prize for brain‑disease research. He a
Nucor, a major U. S. steel company, has seen its stock price jump by nearly 130% in the past year, making it a standout in the industry. Unlike many competitors struggling with rising costs, Nucor benefits from being a domestic producer shielded by tariffs on foreign steel. Its recent financial repo
A packed conference room in Los Angeles buzzes with debate over AI’s place in Hollywood. Two days of talks reveal a sharp split: some creators see AI as a way to bypass slow studio decisions and push fresh stories into the world faster. Others warn that feeding AI with protected films could erase th
