China's central bank, known as the People's Bank of China (PBOC), has decided to keep the medium-term loan rate frozen at 2. 0%. This comes at a time when the yuan, the country's currency, is feeling some heat. The PBOC handed out loans worth 900 billion yuan (that's about $124. 26 billion) to some
Some of America's wealthiest business leaders invested heavily in Donald Trump's presidential campaign, with each expecting different rewards. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, spent over $200 million to support Trump. Since Trump's win, Musk's net worth has skyrocketed. He used his social me
Imagine you're a small bulbul or a larger hornbill, both birds living in a subtropical African savanna. You love to rest in trees, especially when it's hot. Scientists have recently used special tools called LiDAR and complex models to figure out how many trees provide a cool place to rest. They fou
Ever wondered how the First World War, a massive global conflict, influenced the minds of social scientists? This collection of articles delves into how both new and experienced theorists from Europe and the United States were deeply affected by WWI. The war challenged their views on societal change
Imagine this: a group of scientists studied how women's roles impact the environment in big economies like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa over 60 years. They used a fancy math method called Quantile Regression to find some surprising links. Turns out, when women are in charge (like b
Valvoline Inc. has recently hit a snag with its new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The rollout has exposed some major flaws in its financial controls. This has caused a ruckus, delaying the processing of invoices and billings. Thankfully, these hiccups haven't affected the retail operati
The COVID-19 pandemic was a nightmare for many businesses, but it turned out to be a game-changer for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). When other sports and entertainment options disappeared, the UFC stepped into the spotlight. Fans flocked to pay-per-view events, and ticket sales exploded.
Ever felt like changes in weather bring on headaches or make your arthritis flare up? You’re not alone. Dr. Mike Sevilla, from Salem Family Care in Ohio, confirms that weather can affect our health. As winter arrives and we witness major weather shifts, like the recent “bomb cyclone” on the West Coa
In 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil spill wreaked havoc on Alaska's Prince William Sound. Cleanup efforts involved blasting the beaches with high-pressure, heated water to remove the oil. Scientists worried about the long-term effects on the beach habitats. Nine years later, a study checked in on these be
The Covid-19 pandemic brought a surge in alcohol consumption that hasn't slowed down. Dr. Brian Lee, a liver specialist, noticed more patients with severe liver issues due to excessive drinking. A recent study, led by Lee, found that alcohol use in the US increased in 2020 and kept rising in 2021 an
