The United States just got a financial wake-up call. A big European rating agency, Scope, lowered the country's credit rating. They said the U. S. is struggling with money problems and poor governance. The rating dropped from "AA" to "AA-". But, they also said things might not get worse soon, callin
Cameron Crowe's journey from rock journalist to Hollywood screenwriter is a tale of persistence and luck. He spent a year undercover as a high school student, gathering material for a book. The book, initially titled "Stairway to Heaven, " faced rejection before finding a champion in editor Susan Bo
Business Insider is trying something new. They are letting AI write news stories. This AI will create the first version of the story. Then, humans will check and edit it. This is to make sure the stories are correct and fair. Business Insider says they are testing this AI. But they haven't published
In China, local leaders play a big role in cutting down carbon emissions. A recent study looked at how a mayor's background can affect this effort. The findings show that mayors with engineering backgrounds are better at reducing carbon intensity. This is especially true in big cities, industrial ar
In recent weeks, the U. S. has intensified its attacks on boats suspected of drug trafficking. The latest strike, confirmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, took place at night in international waters. This particular attack targeted a vessel allegedly linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua,
Recent findings suggest that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, like those from Pfizer and Moderna, could offer a surprising advantage for advanced cancer patients. The research, published in Nature, indicates that these vaccines might enhance the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy. The study focused on pa
Across Africa, a striking contrast is unfolding. Some of the world's oldest leaders are at the helm of nations with some of the youngest populations. This age gap has sparked debates and demands for change, especially from the younger generation. In Cameroon, President Paul Biya, at 92, has been in
Shareholders of GigaCloud Technology Inc. might have grounds to question the actions of some company leaders. A legal team is looking into possible wrongdoing by certain officers and directors. If you bought GigaCloud stock before August 18, 2022, you could have options to seek changes in how the co
Russia is feeling the heat as the U. S. and its allies ramp up economic pressure. The latest round of sanctions is aimed at cutting off the money flow that keeps Putin's war in Ukraine going. The European Union and the U. S. have both taken steps to tighten the screws, targeting everything from oil
San Francisco showed its resilience when plans to send federal troops for an immigration crackdown were suddenly called off. The city had been on high alert after news broke that over 100 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and other federal officers were set to arrive at the US Coast Guard b
