Affirm Holdings, a popular buy now, pay later company, just scored a massive deal. Private credit firm Sixth Street is investing $4 billion over the next three years to help Affirm make more loans. These loans are typically for four to six months, and the deal could lead to over $20 billion in loans
The credit ratings company S&P has issued a warning to Chicago Public Schools (CPS). They said how the district manages its upcoming contract with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) will impact its financial health for years to come. CPS needs to either find more money or cut costs. If they don't, the
Machine learning (ML) has become a go-to tool in hospitals for predicting clinical risks. But here's a big challenge: these models don't always work as well over time. Why is that? The systems and data these models rely on are constantly changing, which can make the predictions less accurate. This c
Did you know that tethered cord syndrome (TCS) isn't always about urologic symptoms? There are patients out there who have a normal-looking conus medullaris and filum terminale on an MRI, but still, doctors suspect they might have TCS. This research dives into the outcomes of surgical treatments for
Meet Travis Hunter, the phenom from Colorado who's making waves in college football. This two-way star has just bagged two prestigious awards: the Chuck Bednarik Award for best defensive player and the Fred Biletnikoff Award for top receiver. That's right, he's the best at both offense and defense.
Are you wondering if Kraven the Hunter has any post- or mid-credits scenes? Well, the answer is simple: there aren't any. This latest release from Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) line is a bit different from its predecessors, Madame Web and Venom: The Last Dance. It's rumored to be the last entry i
Ever heard of acute kidney injury (AKI)? It's a sudden drop in kidney function that can happen to anyone. But did you know that surviving AKI can actually increase your risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) later? That's what researchers are trying to figure out. They're looking for a way
Get set, PC gamers! The Last of Us Part II Remastered is just around the corner. Announced recently at the Game Awards 2024, the game is set to hit PCs on April 3, 2025. This follows the release of Part I by about a year. The remastered version already drew attention on PlayStation 5 earlier this ye
Ever considered how powerful it can be to have someone who shares your perspective on life? Research has shown that this shared reality can make life feel more meaningful. Uncertainty is a part of life, but with a partner who understands your view, that uncertainty can fade. Studies on couples, thos
Solar panels are crucial for solar power systems. Their quality affects how well they generate power and how safe the system is. Current ways to find defects in solar panels have issues like high costs, heavy workloads, and slow detection speeds. To fix these problems, scientists have created a new
