Putin's yearly press conference is a strange mix of big global talks and small local questions. This year, it happened right after Europe gave Ukraine a huge $105 billion loan. This money helps Ukraine keep fighting, but it also made Putin mad. He talked about Russia's wins in the war, but he also s
In a move to stabilize the economy, Russia's central bank lowered its key interest rate to 16%. This decision came as inflation is easing, but the economy is still struggling to grow, partly due to the ongoing military actions in Ukraine. The central bank's announcement coincided with President Vla
A man suspected of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit. He was a former student at Brown and had no criminal record in the US. The six-day manhunt ended with praise for the law enforcement teams involved. In Australia, a tragic shooting at
XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U. S. have hit a major milestone, crossing $1 billion in assets. This happened because investors have been putting money into these funds every trading day since they started in mid-November. Unlike bitcoin and ethereum ETFs, which have seen some days with mon
Peas are in trouble. A sneaky enemy lurks beneath the soil, threatening their very roots. This foe is not one but many, a team of tiny troublemakers working together to cause root rot. It's a big problem for pea farmers, making it hard to grow these tasty legumes. Scientists are stepping in to help
The world of quantum physics is full of mysteries. One big mystery is how quantum systems that are super chaotic can still act like they're in a state of balance. Scientists have been trying to figure this out with something called the Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis, or ETH for short. Now, the
In Brazil, a big name in money management has a new take on bitcoin. They say putting a tiny part of your cash into it could be a smart move. This isn't about going all-in on crypto. It's about adding a small piece to your money mix. Why? Because bitcoin doesn't move with the usual stuff in your po
The New Democrats recently shared their thoughts on their last election campaign. They said it was a tough time for them. They didn't blame their own leaders. Instead, they pointed to bigger problems that were out of their control. The report talked to people who worked on the campaign. They said t
The ocean's plastic problem is not just about what floats. While the world focuses on surface plastics, a silent accumulation is happening below. Recent research used advanced computer models to track non-floating plastics around the Iberian Peninsula. This isn't just about seeing where plastics go.
College sports are changing fast. Big money is pouring in. And it's all thanks to name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton recently shared his thoughts on this hot topic. Creighton believes that NIL deals are reshaping college sports. They bri
