The Federal Reserve wrapped up its rate cuts for 2024 with a final adjustment at its meeting on Wednesday. Interestingly, they scaled back their expectations for rate reductions in 2025 by two, as inflation remains persistent and the economy stays robust. Just a couple of years ago, the situation w
Next month, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can the US legally ban TikTok? The popular social media app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, could face a shutdown if it doesn't sell to a US owner by January 19. The law behind this was passed last April, aiming to protect national secur
Meet John, a 54-year-old man who had a special map of his brain's blood vessels made. This map, called a computed tomography angiogram (CTA), showed something unique. John's left posterior cerebral artery (PCA) wasn't just getting blood from the vertebrobasilar system, like most people. It also had
You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’
Even though Bashar al-Assad's regime is gone, Syria is far from peaceful. There are several reasons why foreign powers are still involved. Turkey wants to take out Kurdish militants. Israel is striking at Syria’s military to keep weapons out of extremist hands. The US is nervously eyeing ISIS, makin
Pharrell Williams, known for his 13 Grammy wins and numerous award nominations, has taken on a new challenge. On December 17, the singer, producer, and songwriter was appointed as UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship. This rare honor, bestowed in a Paris ceremony,
Ever heard of 'crunchy'? It used to be a term with a hint of disdain, a lifestyle that was more about anti-fashion than politics. Back in the '80s, it was about homemade bread, limited TV, and camping trips. Think lumpy sweaters and messy hair. But times have changed. 'Crunchy' is now a mix of left
You’ve probably heard that microplastics (MPs) are bad for the environment, but did you know they also help antibiotics move around in groundwater? This happens because MPs can carry antibiotics like oxytetracycline (OTC) as they journey through soil and surface water. According to research, this me
Imagine a world where looking good is just as important as being wealthy or holding political power. That's the reality in Korea. The rise of cosmetic surgery in this country isn't just about vanity; it's deeply rooted in the nation's values and culture. In societies with high prejudice, values lik
When kids get really sick and need to stay in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), it's worse if they catch infections or other complications at the hospital. These hospital-acquired complications (HACs) can make them stay longer and need more help breathing, which isn't good for their health o
