Small businesses are the backbone of America, and 2023 saw a record 5. 5 million new business applications filed. A surge that began during the COVID‑19 pandemic has kept growing, driven by people who want independence, changing consumer habits, and those restarting after layoffs. Success often hing
Scientists are using computer programs to spot hidden risks in genes that can cause the aorta, the main artery, to tear. These risky changes are called variants of uncertain significance, or VUS, because doctors don’t know if they are harmful. The new approach looks at many different features of the
Scientists have found that electrons do not leave atoms as quickly as once thought. When a powerful X‑ray photon hits an atom, it can jolt an electron out in what is called the photoelectric effect. Using pulses that last only attoseconds—one quintillionth of a second—researchers watched the e
Scientists have uncovered a clear connection between two copies of the FAT3 gene and a form of inherited nerve damage that affects both nerves and brain development. When both versions of FAT3 carry harmful changes, the result is a weakened nerve signal that spreads throughout the body. This weaknes
South Korean officials claim that Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter is being prepared to take over the North Korean regime, based on new evidence. The claim comes after a closed‑door meeting where lawmakers heard that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) had gathered “credible intelligence. ” The NI
South Korean officials revealed that North Korea has been working on a solid‑fuel engine designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles. The new engine is said to be heavier and stronger, giving the missile a longer range and the ability to carry several warheads at once. The government said the t
SLC15A4 is a protein that helps move molecules inside cells and plays a part in the body’s immune defense. Researchers have now explored how this protein behaves in many types of cancer, looking at its levels, genetic changes, and impact on patients’ lives. The study first examined huge public data
Ukrainian forces have reclaimed about 480 square kilometres of land in the southeast and east, a head‑count given by army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi after a visit to the front. The gains include eight villages in Dnipropetrovsk and four more in Zaporizhzhia. The army says the recovery happened since la
Sydney Sweeney takes the spotlight as she portrays boxing champion Christy Martin in the biopic “Christy. ” The film lands on a popular streaming platform, giving viewers a chance to see the actress in a dramatic role. At the same time, HBO rolls out the final chapter of “Hacks, ” a comedy‑drama
Shaquille O’Neal made over $500 million in his career, but he’s sticking to a strict rule: his kids aren’t getting a single dollar unless they prove they’re serious. Four kids with Shaunie Nelson—plus one from a past relationship—are watching their dad’s golden touch from afar, waiting to see if the
