In recent times, politics has taken center stage in financial planning discussions. This shift comes as no surprise, given the recent government shutdown, fluctuating tariffs, and stock market ups and downs. A recent study by the CFP Board reveals that politics is now the top concern for many Americ
China and France recently had a big talk in Beijing. The main topic? Trade. China said it would buy more stuff from France if France makes it easier for Chinese companies to do business there. This is important because there's been some tension lately. France has been upset about the trade imbalance
Schools often spend big bucks on new programs to help kids learn better. But what if the secret to better grades isn't just more books or gadgets? What if it's about making schools healthier and safer? Think about it. Kids who are healthy and breathe clean air tend to do better in school. A big stu
Technology is changing how we talk to each other. A group of professors and students from Quinnipiac University created software that lets people control devices with their faces. This is a big deal for people who can't move much. The idea started when Chetan Jaiswal, a computer science professor,
Recent events have brought Jeffrey Epstein's infamous Virgin Islands estate back into the spotlight. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shared images and videos of the property, which were originally taken by the U. S. Virgin Islands government during a lawsuit against Epstein's estate. Thes
In 2025, Chrome extensions have become a game-changer, turning browsers into smart assistants. Google's top picks show a big move towards AI tools that make daily tasks easier. Extensions like Monica and Sider let users chat with PDFs, summarize web pages, and draft content without leaving their cur
Wheat straw, often seen as farm waste, has a new role in cleaning up water. Scientists have found a way to tweak it chemically to soak up a harmful dye called Rhodamine B. This dye is tough to break down and can be toxic. The modified straw, now called EWS, is a game-changer. EWS is made by treatin
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, recently sat down with former President Donald Trump. Their discussion covered a range of topics, including the complexities of international tech sales. One key point that emerged was Huang's uncertainty about whether China would even be interested in Nvidia's new H200 A
Salesforce, a major player in the software industry, has made a bold prediction about its future earnings. The company believes it will bring in between $11. 1 billion and $11. 2 billion by the end of January. This forecast exceeds what experts had guessed, showing that Salesforce is doing well in s
Europe's plan to back Ukraine with a massive financial boost is facing some serious hurdles. The idea was to use frozen Russian assets worth up to 210 billion euros to give Ukraine a strong hand in talks with Moscow. But getting all European countries on board has been tricky, especially with Hungar
