The National Hospital of the Kyrgyz Republic records a striking number of stroke patients who do not survive their hospital stay. In Central Asia, where health resources are tight, the toll from strokes is one of the highest in the world. Researchers looked back at past patient records to find wh
Kalshi, a platform known for its prediction markets, has announced plans to offer perpetual futures contracts that focus on cryptocurrencies. This move gives American traders a regulated alternative to the many offshore exchanges that currently dominate this space. Perpetual futures, or “perps, ” d
Redrawing U. S. congressional districts ahead of midterm elections has turned into a high-stakes game where both parties try to tilt the playing field in their favor. Last summer kicked off this latest round when Texas Republicans moved to reshape five Democratic-held seats, prompting California Dem
Kalshi, a platform that lets people bet on future events, has created a new tool called the Kalshi American Power Index. The index looks at who controls the House, Senate and the White House right now. It also mixes in what traders think will happen in upcoming elections. The score can go f
Experts predict fewer storms this year, but history shows even quiet seasons can bring devastating hurricanes. The National Weather Service, AccuWeather, and Colorado State University all agree: the 2026 Atlantic and Gulf hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November, will likely see below-av
Wadsworth’s public schools are making big changes this fall after voters rejected a tax increase that would have helped balance the budget. Instead of new money, the district is cutting 33 jobs, raising class sizes, and even talking about making some kids ride the bus to different schools. The vote
In 2025, roughly one in twelve Americans was without health insurance, a figure that has not changed much from the previous year. This steady rate masks an underlying shift: the number of people lacking coverage has risen by about 800, 000, largely because the U. S. population grew. A notable portio
Robinhood has opened a new chapter for its users by letting artificial‑intelligence agents handle real trades. Users can connect tools such as Anthropic’s Claude or Cursor to special Robinhood accounts, giving the software permission to act on their behalf when they give clear instructions. This mo
Back in the day, kids went to school and played without worrying too much about hateful speech or violence. Things weren’t perfect—segregation was real in many parts of the country, and people didn’t always treat each other fairly. But there was a sense of basic respect, even when people disagreed.
Corporate lenders are piling up debt that outpaces the biggest DeFi platforms. In 2026, U. S. banks have handed out nearly three trillion dollars in business loans, a figure that dwarfs the total borrowed through on‑chain credit systems. Aave, one of the largest DeFi lenders, finished 2025 with abou
