In December, U. S. companies increased their borrowing for equipment by 5. 9% compared to the previous year, hitting near-record levels. This surge in financing, which included loans, leases, and lines of credit, totaled $10. 6 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking a rise from the previous
Charlotte, North Carolina, is becoming a hotspot for law firms. Paul Hastings just opened a new office there. They brought in some big names from other firms. Danyeale Chung from Cadwalader and Holly Loftis, Aleks Kopec, and Mark Nesdill from Haynes Boone are now leading the team. Paul Hastings exp
Guyana's economy is soaring, with a 19. 3% growth in 2025. This is the sixth straight year of double-digit growth, but the oil sector, which has been the main driver, is slowing down. In 2025, oil grew by 21%, which is less than the 57. 7% growth in 2024. But other sectors like agriculture, mining,
Glucose monitoring is a big part of diabetes care. But there's a problem. It's hard to compare different systems. Why? Because they are tested in different ways. This makes it tough to know which one works best. First, not all information is shared openly. Some studies and details are kept secret.
America is about to hit a big milestone: 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. This is a time to look back at how far the country has come and what challenges it has faced. But it's also a time to think about whether the U. S. is still living up to its democratic values. Midte
Novartis, a big name in the medicine world, has seen its stock price hit record highs. Over the past year, shares have jumped nearly 50%. This Swiss company makes a wide range of medicines, from cancer treatments to drugs for immune system disorders. The company's CEO recently said that by mid-2026
In Anchorage, a group of neighbors recently came together to tackle the city's housing challenges. They met at North Star Elementary School, some walking, others biking, driving, or joining online. For two hours, they discussed housing, a topic that's been causing quite a stir in the city. Instead
Measles is back with a vengeance in Europe. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that several countries, including the UK, have lost their measles-free status. This news comes after a surge in infections across the continent. Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan also
Minneapolis has become the center of a national conversation. A city known for its calm is now filled with fear. Families are scared to leave their homes. Kids are asking tough questions about why their friends are missing from school. All this because of a sudden increase in federal immigration act
In Iran, things are getting really tough. Protesters are being taken from hospitals and arrested. This is a big problem because everyone has the right to get medical help. A person who studies Iran for the United Nations said that families are being asked to pay a lot of money to get the bodies of t
