Over the last ten years, our planet has faced over 4, 000 harsh weather events costing a stunning $2 trillion globally. The United States led this list, suffering a massive $935 billion loss, with China following at $268 billion. These numbers cover all damaging weather conditions, not just those li
British Columbia is bracing for a mix of weather conditions. Environment Canada has issued various advisories across the province. Rainfall warnings are up for the west coast, with Metro Vancouver expecting up to 70 millimetres before noon. This could disrupt Remembrance Day events happening in the
It's been a long time coming, but Emirates has finally rolled out its chauffeur-drive services for first- and business-class passengers in Riyadh. This move is part of Emirates' commitment to enhancing the travel experience for premium passengers, something the airline is known for. The service, whi
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to Paris this Monday. He'll be attending the Armistice commemorations, becoming the first UK leader to do so since World War II. Starmer will join French President Emmanuel Macron and veterans from both countries to honor those who died in World W
Scientists have made a cool discovery using a powerful technique called inelastic X-ray scattering (IXS). This method helps them see tiny, slow motions in lipid bilayers, which are like the building blocks of cell walls. They found a really interesting motion, kind of like a ripple, happening at abo
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made her mark at the Remembrance Day service held at The Cenotaph in London. This was her first major public appearance since finishing chemotherapy for cancer, just a couple of months ago. The Princess, 42, attended the event with her husband, Prince William,
President Trump's judicial shakeup is far from over, with the potential to appoint a majority of Supreme Court justices—something not seen since the days of FDR. In his first term, he's already chosen three conservative justices. With two more, he could cement a rightward shift. The Senate, controll
Behavioral finance often criticizes rational finance for not being able to explain certain weird things in the stock market, like why prices seem to follow patterns and why stocks are so risky compared to bonds. But hold on, says this paper. Maybe we don't need to blame people's weird behaviors just
In Tuesday's election, voters faced a mix of abortion measures on their ballots. Advocates for abortion rights won in seven states but lost in three. This is the first time since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade that abortion opponents have successfully pushed ballot measures. Missouri saw
In a series of ballot measures across the U. S. , voters have spoken on abortion rights. Seven states decided to protect or expand these rights, while three others said no. Arizona and Missouri voters chose to safeguard abortion access until fetal viability, ultimately overriding existing laws. Howe
