Shares in dental supply company Henry Schein shot up on Monday, with investors anticipating changes in public health policies under a potential new administration. The move was sparked by the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a contender for the Health and Human Services role. Kennedy's previo
President Joe Biden's recent decision to allow Ukraine to use U. S. -supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia has sparked strong reactions worldwide. This move comes just days before the war hits the 1, 000-day mark. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukrainian residential areas conti
Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to introduce congestion tolling for driving into central Manhattan is facing fresh objections. The new start date is set for January, but many are questioning her leadership. Initially paused in June, the toll will now be $9, with $2. 25 at night, instead of $15 during t
In California's Bay Area, a big change is happening. Voters in Oakland have voted to remove Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price from their jobs. People are upset about rising crime rates, homelessness, and feeling unsafe. Thao lost her job with 62% of the vote, while Price lost with
Ever wondered how online complaints can clue us into what people might do next? This study dives into just that, focusing on Beijing's government relocation project. By tracking posts on Sina Weibo from 2015 to 2019, researchers found that negative vibes online could foretell public behavior. Specif
Imagine if the power to decide what kids learn in school shifted from the federal government to states and parents. That's exactly what President Trump has in mind. He wants to hand over control and let each state and family make their own choices. This could lead to significant changes in student l
During Donald Trump's first term, Wall Street picked up on something big: the stock market was his scoreboard. He celebrated rallies, advised Americans to buy when prices dipped, and even thought about firing the Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, when the market dropped. Now, as he gears up for another run
Ever wondered how smart cities can get us moving more? A recent study dug into this, using data from China's Family Panel Studies from 2010 to 2020. They found that smart city construction really does make a difference in how much we exercise. The study used a special method called Difference-in-Dif
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Denver-based fracking company Liberty Energy, to be the next Secretary of the Department of Energy. Wright will also join the newly formed Council of National Energy, which Trump said will include all agencies involved in energy processes.
Imagine a world where childcare costs less, taxes are lower, and Social Security gets a boost – that’s what Donald Trump promised. But will these promises become reality? Let’s break it down. First, childcare. Trump talked about expanding the child tax credit, which is like a helping hand for paren
