People in the US are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the fifth month in a row that their confidence has dropped. They are worried about jobs and how businesses are doing. A recent report showed that the measure of how people feel right now about the economy is at its lowest since early
In the world of health insurance, a big change is coming. The extra help that many people get to pay for their health plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to disappear. This is not good news for millions of Americans. The end of these extra subsidies, or premium tax credits, will hi
Instagram has become a massive platform, but it's not all fun and games. Researchers wanted to see how certain traits and behaviors might lead to unhealthy use of the app. They looked at things like narcissism, celebrity worship, difficulty managing emotions, and fear of missing out (FoMO). The stud
A man without a home, battling alcohol addiction, ended up in the emergency room with shakes, restlessness, and pain all over. Doctors quickly realized he had a serious brain injury and needed emergency surgery. But that was just the start of his problems. After the operation, they found something s
In Cameroon's Massangam Health District, a battle against river blindness is ongoing. This disease, caused by a parasite, is spread by blackflies that thrive in fast-flowing rivers. The parasite can cause skin issues and even blindness. In some parts of Africa, the disease has been eliminated, but i
Surgeons often face a tough choice when treating benign parotid tumors. They can pick between two main methods: extracapsular dissection (ECD) and partial superficial parotidectomy (PSP). Both have their pros and cons. But which one is safer and more effective? A recent study dug into this question
Ever heard of tiny waves that can make big things happen? Let's talk about something cool called quasi-BIC metasurfaces. These are like tiny, special surfaces that can do amazing things with light. They have something called Fano resonances. Think of it like a secret handshake between two types of l
Investors in Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. got a nice surprise recently. The company's board decided to give out an extra $0. 15 for each share. This bonus payday is set for January 26, 2026, but only for those who own shares by December 31, 2025. So, why the extra cash? The company made mor
Colorado has faced a tough time recently. Wildfires and floods have caused a lot of damage. The state's governor, Jared Polis, thinks the federal government is not helping enough. He believes President Trump is playing politics with disaster aid. Polis said that people in Colorado need help. He urg
Recently, CBS News found itself in hot water after a major decision by new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. The controversy started when Weiss chose to pull a story from "60 Minutes" just hours before it was set to air. The story, titled "INSIDE CECOT, " was about Venezuelan men deported by the Trump adm
