Winter weather is often overlooked when discussing natural disasters, but it can be just as damaging. Blizzards, ice storms, and extreme cold have caused billions in damages and repairs in recent years. In 2022, winter storms alone caused $6 billion in insured losses. The previous year, the arctic w
Greensboro is on the hunt for a new chief, and they want your input. This isn't just a one-time thing; it's a two-step process to make sure everyone's voice is heard. The first round of meetings is happening this week, and there's more to come. This is your chance to shape the future of your city.
The White House and the FDA are at odds over a staffing decision. The FDA's top boss, Marty Makary, wanted to promote Sanjula Jain-Nagpal, a policy expert. But the White House had other plans. They asked for her resignation. Makary wasn't happy about it. He pushed back. But the White House didn't ba
Pulse Biosciences, a company known for its unique nPulse™ technology, recently made a move to attract new talent. They gave stock options to three new employees. These options let them buy up to 13, 450 shares of the company's stock. The options have an exercise price of $13. 58 per share. This pric
Finance teams have been doing things the old way for too long. They spend hours on spreadsheets and manual data entry. This makes it hard for them to focus on bigger picture stuff, like guiding the company's strategy. The problem? The tools and skills needed to make this shift were often too expensi
Austin is known for its vibrant culture, and now it's making waves in the crypto world. Crypto Mondays Austin is hosting an event called Regenerative Wealth, which is not your typical tech gathering. This event is a mix of technology, wellness, fashion, and community, all rolled into one. It's part
A Florida Congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing millions of dollars meant for disaster relief. The money was supposed to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts but ended up elsewhere. The issue started in July 2021. Her family's healthcare company got a bi
In a surprising turn of events, the newly appointed head of the U. S. drug regulatory agency has expressed serious doubts about the recent push to fast-track drug approvals. This official, who just started their role this month, believes that these changes might not only be against the law but could
A painting by Frida Kahlo just made headlines. It sold for $55 million at an auction in New York. This isn't just any painting. It's a self-portrait called \"El sueño (La cama)\". It shows Frida asleep in a bed with a skeleton above her. She painted it in 1940, a year full of ups and downs in her li
Fátima Bosch, a 25-year-old from Mexico, won the Miss Universe title in a competition filled with drama and controversy. The event was not smooth sailing, with incidents happening before and during the pageant. The trouble started with a heated argument between Bosch and Nawat Itsaragrisil, the pag
