The U. S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has decided to cancel a plan to keep track of non-bank financial companies that break the rules. This idea was first proposed during the Biden administration to help catch and stop repeat offenders. But now, the CFPB says the costs of keeping thi
Making hydrogen fuel without expensive metals is a big deal for clean energy. Scientists have cooked up a new recipe using cheap materials to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. They started with a special kind of crystal and added a tiny bit of iron. When they heated it up and treated it with pho
A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has brought back a massive lawsuit against major drug distributors. The case, worth $2. 5 billion, accuses these companies of playing a role in the opioid addiction crisis in West Virginia. The court overturned a previous ruling from 2022 that had favored
A plane carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Kwale region on a Tuesday morning. The flight was headed to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Most of the passengers were tourists from Hungary and Germany. The pilot, a Kenyan, also died in the crash. The plane went down in a hilly and forested ar
In Chicago, a federal judge has had enough. She's tired of seeing kids in Halloween costumes get tear-gassed. Judge Sara Ellis wants daily reports from Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino. Why? Because federal agents keep breaking her rules. These agents are supposed to follow a court order. They ca
The Federal Reserve is gearing up to make a big decision. They're expected to lower interest rates soon, but everyone's focused on what this means for the economy. The government shutdown has made things murky, and the Fed is trying to figure out how to navigate this mess. Back in September, things
Embarking on the quest "In Pursuit of Purloined Propaganda" in The Outer Worlds 2 is like going on a treasure hunt. The goal? To find all 10 volumes of the Science Adventures Quarterly, scattered across Paradise Island. These magazines are not just collectibles; they're part of a side quest that rew
Japan is in a tight spot. It wants to cut down on pollution and reach big climate goals. But at the same time, it needs to make sure people can afford their daily lives. The new Environment Minister, Hirotaka Ishihara, has pointed out this tricky situation. Japan is a major player in the climate ga
Breast cancer is a big deal, especially for women. As people live longer, more older adults are facing this disease. New treatments are being developed all the time. These include targeted therapies and new combinations of drugs. This is great news for many patients. But there's a catch. Older adult
In Cameroon, things are heating up as the government locks up opposition figures. Around 30 people, including politicians and activists, have been taken into custody. These individuals are connected to Issa Tchiroma, who ran against the long-time president, Paul Biya. The arrests happened just befor
