In a surprising move, The government started looking into getting rid of the United States Department of Education completely. There's no stopping people from thinking about whether or not it will actually happen. The information first got out two people with full knowledge of the plans. Offi
In a move that sent Ripples through the financial world, UBS, the powerhouse bank of Switzerland, kicked off a buying spree this year. After delivering a jaw dropping surprise in their fourth quarter report of 2024, the bank will burn through a quarter of their treasure to repurchase shares. Otherwi
Your environment isn't just about where you live. It's also about the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the people you interact with. These factors play a huge role in shaping who you are and how well your medications work. Your genes might determine your physical traits, but your environment
Picture this: We all know that childhood isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Why do some teens grow up strong, while others face challenges? The Dual-Factor Model (DFM) of mental health has been gaining traction. It looks at both our highs ( like feeling good about life) and lows (like feeling bumm
Jaws dropped at universities across the country this spring when student protests flared and escalated. The protests were against Israel and occured after a violent and intense showdown in Gaza and their numbers and locations were extensive. This went from Maine all the way to Alaska. Some schools
We can start by looking at some background info. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a key player in global aid for a very long time. This agency was created by a federal law, and even its funding comes from the government. It doesn't matter who is in charge because this
Water treatment is a big deal. It's even more challenging when dealing with waste from burning trash and sewage. These wastes produce a nasty mix of chemicals and pollutants. We are talking about stuff like chlorine and organic pollutants. This stuff is hard to get rid of. Researchers h
Doctors who perform joint replacement surgeries have been trying to figure out the best way to manage pain after the procedure. One big question is how many painkillers should they prescribe to patients when they leave the hospital? The truth is, there's often a big gap between what doctors think t
TikTok has a huge challenge on its hands. The app has been popular for a long time, but it's from the tech giant ByteDance, based in China. The US government thinks that's a problem. It is worried about national security and wants to change the way TikTok is owned. One big idea that came up was havi
Imagine needing help to overcome opioid addiction and living in Philadelphia. Would you know where to easily find treatment? Philadelphia has special rules to make it easier for people to access buprenorphine, a medication that can help with opioid addiction. Researchers wanted to
