In Lagos, female sex workers face a high risk of catching HIV. A new study looked at how ready they are to try pre‑exposure prophylaxis, a daily pill that can stop infection before it starts. The researchers asked women who had never used PrEP about their thoughts and plans. The findings show that
Ann Marie Principe, a survivor of the 2001 attacks, has urged New York’s new mayor to make public all documents about dangerous chemicals found at Ground Zero. The petition says the city’s current administration promised “transparency in government” and that it should share any records showing he
Coinbase now lets all U. S. users trade shares and exchange‑traded funds on the same app they use for digital money, moving toward a one‑stop trading spot. The service works around the clock on weekdays and charges no fees for qualified trades. Users can pay with dollars or the stablecoin USDC, and
Binance, the largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced a comeback in tokenized stock trading after a pause of nearly five years. The company is partnering with Ondo Finance, a specialist in turning real‑world assets into blockchain tokens, to list ten tokenized U. S. equities and related prod
A lively science competition finished Saturday night, with Lubbock High School’s team taking the top spot in a regional contest held at AmTech Career Academy. The event, backed by PanTeXas Deterrance, LLC. , ran until about 6:30 p. m. and featured challenging questions that match college‑level diffi
Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were
Phoenix offers a sunny escape for drink lovers, with temperatures often hovering between 60 and 80 degrees. This guide spotlights spots where locals can sip, chat, or read while soaking up the mild weather. Arizona Wilderness DTPHX hosts a spacious beer garden that feels like an escape from downt
Managing your own business means juggling clients, sales and taxes. Unlike a regular paycheck, you must keep track of every dollar earned, pick the right legal form for your company and make quarterly tax payments before filing a yearly return. The way you set up your business changes how much yo
Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier
FedEx has filed a lawsuit asking the U. S. government to return money it paid for tariffs that were imposed last year by President Trump. The company says the Supreme Court ruled those tariffs unlawful, so it wants a full refund. This move is the first by a large U. S. company to request money back
