Gold prices have been on a wild ride lately, catching the attention of investors and economists alike. This precious metal has a history of being a safe bet during uncertain times, and it seems to be living up to that reputation once again. So, what's behind this sudden spike? Well, there are a few
In Pennsylvania, Election Day is coming up on November 4th. People have until October 20th to register to vote. Many important local races will be decided, like judges, district attorneys, and school boards. These races affect everyone's daily lives. But there's a group of people who are often left
Laura Fortman, Maine's Commissioner of Labor, has been chosen for the American Swiss Foundation's 2025 Innovation Fellows program. This group brings together leaders from the U. S. and Switzerland to discuss workforce development and labor innovation. The program kicked off with a forum at Harvard'
Imagine waking up to a world where your favorite apps and services are suddenly gone. That's what happened early Monday morning when Amazon Web Services (AWS) had a major outage. AWS supports millions of websites, so when more than 100 of its services went down, it caused a ripple effect across the
A new company is making waves in the world of blindness treatment. They're using a tiny implant to help people see again. The implant, called PRIMA, is about the size of a pinhead. It's placed under the retina, the part of the eye that processes light. The implant works with a special pair of glasse
Malala Yousafzai and her husband Asser Malik are on a mission. They want to change the game for women in sports. The couple started Recess Capital to invest in women's sports. This is not just about money. It's about giving girls chances they never had before. Growing up, Malala did not have many o
Disney+ and Hulu saw a big jump in people canceling their subscriptions last month. This happened right after Jimmy Kimmel was briefly suspended from his show on ABC. A company that tracks subscriptions, Antenna, shared the data. They found that Disney+ cancellations doubled from 4% to 8% in Septemb
France is gearing up for some serious financial changes. They aim to save a whopping 30 billion euros by 2026. That's a lot of cash, right? To hit this target, they're planning to trim spending and introduce new taxes. But it's not all smooth sailing. Different political groups have different ideas,
In a turn of events, the trial of ex-Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson has been pushed back yet again. This time, the court decided it won't happen until next year. The initial delay was in March, and the trial was supposed to start in November. But now, it's clear that won't happen. Th
Hearing tests that don't rely on a person's responses are super important. They give clear, unbiased results. These tests are crucial for accurate diagnoses and legal cases. They can't be faked or influenced by the person being tested. There are different types of these tests. One checks how well s
