The U. S. government recently made a quiet change to its plans. They initially wanted to cut funding for the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move was part of a larger effort to reduce foreign aid. The cuts were announced last Friday and totaled $4. 9 billion. However, the plan to cut WTO funding sparked a lot of concern. Lawmakers, trade groups, and even the hea...
The NFL world is buzzing with talks about Jalen Hurts' skills and where he stands among the league's top quarterbacks. This isn't just a casual chat among fans; it's a full-blown debate involving well-known figures in the sports world. Cam Newton, former Carolina Panthers quarterback, has been quite vocal about his views on Hurts. He doesn't think Hurts should be in...
Non-Newtonian fluids are becoming more popular in various engineering fields. These fluids do not follow the usual rules of fluid behavior. They can be thick or thin depending on the situation. One type of non-Newtonian fluid is the Oldroyd-B fluid. It can mimic the behavior of many dilute polymeric liquids. These liquids are made up of long chains of molecules. They...
Maria Pearson, now 68, has spent nearly four decades behind bars, making her the UK’s longest-serving female inmate. She has been locked up since 1987, surpassing even the notorious Myra Hindley in time served. Pearson is now fighting for her tenth chance at freedom, with a parole board hearing scheduled for June 2. Pearson was sentenced to life in prison for th...
The big news today is that Canada is not happy. "Tariffs are unjustified" said Canada's industry minister. The issue is steel and aluminum imported from other countries. Donald Trump wants to tax these metals. He actually announced 25% tax on these products. He said there would be no exceptions. Now, countries who sell these products may face t...
Trade barriers can be a big obstacle for countries trying to trade more freely. This study looks into how much it costs for Cambodia to trade with its top 30 partners from 1993 to 2019. Using a special way to measure trade costs, we found that Cambodia's trade costs dropped by 35. 43% over this time. Even after joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2004, cost...
Imagine if we could understand the rules that govern our world? Physics does just that. It helps us make sense of everything around us, from the smartphone in your hand to the car you ride in. You don't need to be a scientist to appreciate these key concepts. Robert Heinlein once said that a well-rounded person should know a bit of everything—from balancing accounts ...
The James Webb Space Telescope has found some bizarre things while peeking at the far corners of the universe. It spotted ancient galaxies that are big and bright, like they've been there forever. This is weird because our usual theories say they should be small and dim, slowly pulled together by something called dark matter. Dark matter is like an invisible force t...
You know how Newton's laws explain how things move? Well, technology also has its own rules, but for its rise and fall. After looking at thirteen successful tech trends, we've found three laws and five more rules to help understand why some tech sticks around while others disappear. The first law is like inertia – tech likes to stay the same unless something big hap...
Free speech is a fundamental right in any society. However, it can quickly turn violent when opposing views clash. A recent rally shooting in Newton, Massachusetts, highlights the delicate balance between protecting freedom of expression and preventing harm to others. The incident occurred when a pro-Israel demonstration turned ugly, leaving one person injured. The s...