Early Thursday, European markets saw a modest rise as investors analyzed global inflation and potential rate cut moves by central banks. The Stoxx 600 index was up a bit, with sectors showing mixed results. Telecom stocks led the gains, while household goods dipped. Burberry's shares shot up by 13%
Embracer, a big player in the gaming and entertainment industry, just released its report for the second quarter of 2024. The numbers aren't great: the company saw a 21% drop in net sales for its gaming group, down to around $782 million. Their entertainment and services division also took a hit, wi
A tragic event at Owasso Public Schools in Oklahoma sparked a federal investigation. A nonbinary teen, Nex Benedict, died after a school fight, and their family said other students had been bullying them for a while. The US Department of Education (DOE) found that the school district wasn't handling
Starting December 4, Disney+ subscribers in the U. S. will get a new "tile" on their home screen. This tile won't be for another Disney movie or show, but for ESPN content. That's right, Disney+ is getting into the sports streaming game! But don't get too excited just yet. While there will be some f
Everyone's talking about how a Trump presidency might affect digital assets like Bitcoin. But guess what? Some experts say it won't make a huge difference. Crypto is apolitical, meaning it's not really influenced by who’s in charge. Investors are hopeful a Republican government could foster growth,
Imagine trying to solve a complex puzzle without all the pieces. That's what doctors often face when treating epilepsy patients who don't respond to medications. But technology is coming to the rescue. Researchers have created a special type of AI, a customized GPT model, to help doctors make more a
Imagine you're one of the millions of Americans who rely on health insurance subsidies from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These subsidies, which help lower the cost of premiums, are set to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress doesn't renew them, you might be in trouble. The Congressional Budget O
Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, have their own genome. This genome works closely with the nucleus to manage crucial genes for energy production. One key process is splicing, where plant mitochondria cut and reconnect pieces of genetic material. This study looked at 25 of these splicing event
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been tasked with cutting waste in government, including scientific research. Some studies, like those involving shrimp on treadmills or bobcat pee on rats, may seem pointless. But these experiments play a vital role in understanding the world around us. Science thr
The European Union has slapped Meta, the company behind Facebook, with a massive $840 million fine. This penalty comes from the European Commission, the EU's antitrust watchdog, which found that Meta used its power unfairly in the world of online classified ads. The commission believes Meta took ad
