Ever wondered how America’s love for cars shapes our identity? Let's dive into the fascinating world of automobiles and discover what our car choices say about us. Did you know the US has more cars per person than any other country? This isn't just about transportation; it's about who we are. From c
Imagine waking up to a world without power, food spoiling, and water taps dry as a bone. That's what Cubans faced again on Saturday morning when the national power grid failed for the second time in as many days. It's like the country hit the 'reset' button on a massive scale. Just hours before, off
Imagine waking up one morning with no electricity. That's what happened to the entire population of Cuba recently. The island's power grid failed, leaving 10 million people without any electricity. The cause? One of the main power plants stopped working at around 11 a. m. , leading to a total grid f
Hey there, young investor! So, you're curious about Bitcoin, huh? Let's break it down. As of October 2024, one Bitcoin (BTC) is worth around $67, 639. 71, up a tiny bit from yesterday. That's after it hit a high of over $73, 000 in March 2024. Pretty impressive, right? Bitcoin's been around since 2
Microsoft and OpenAI are in a race against time to determine how much equity the tech giant will get once the AI startup turns into a for-profit company. According to The Wall Street Journal, both companies have mobilized investment banks to negotiate this multibillion-dollar deal. Microsoft has pum
China has been waging a cyber war against America for years, and it’s not looking good. The Chinese government wants to challenge America’s dominance in the western Pacific. They’re hacking into the country’s critical infrastructure. This includes energy, communications, and transportation systems.
CVS Health has named David Joyner as its new CEO, filling the shoes of Karen Lynch who stepped down after an agreement with the board. Joyner, previously the vice president of CVS Health and president of CVS Caremark, will also join the board. The company believes Joyner's deep understanding of thei
Ever thought about how we stay connected and safe during natural disasters? Satellites play a massive role in this, even when land-based systems go down. They're like superheroes in the sky, keeping a watchful eye. When a hurricane hits, satellites are already on the job. They track these massi
Did you know that millions of people lose power every year due to extreme weather events? This was the reality for Cary Kottler, a clean energy executive, when a historic cold snap hit Texas in 2021. The temperature in his house was barely above freezing, and sadly, his family’s goldfish didn’t surv
Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L
