The market was shaken up by Trump's back-and-forth on tariffs. By the time trading ended, stocks had regained some lost ground, but the damage was already done. Interest rates spiked, business activity slowed, and the specter of a recession loomed larger. The chance of a U. S. default crept up to 6%
The U. S. economy was in a tough spot. President Trump had thrown a wrench into global trade. He slapped huge tariffs on both friends and foes. This made for an unusual gathering of former Treasury secretaries. They usually welcome the new secretary with smiles and light chat. But this time, th
The government is taking a major step to tackle the rising number of autism cases. A big research project is underway. The goal is to find out what's behind the increase in autism diagnoses. This project is led by a top official in the health department. The official has set a deadline of Septem
AI has made significant strides in software development. It's everywhere, from helping write code to building entire applications. However, there's a big hurdle stopping AI from taking over the job of human coders. Debugging code is a massive part of a developer's job, and AI just isn't great at it
Britain is in a rush to save its steel industry. The government is stepping in to keep the furnaces burning at British Steel's Scunthorpe plant. This move comes after the Chinese owner, Jingye, declared that keeping the blast furnaces running is no longer profitable. The government is not taking ov
The House of Representatives recently approved a bill that could significantly change how people register to vote in the U. S. The bill, known as the SAVE Act, requires anyone registering to vote to show proof of U. S. citizenship. This has sparked a heated debate. Republicans, including Pr
Big tech companies are in a race against time. Dell, Microsoft, and Lenovo are quickly moving laptops into the U. S. They are trying to beat the clock before new tariffs kick in. These tariffs are part of a larger trade dispute, mainly with China. The goal is to push companies to move their manufact
The stock market can be a rollercoaster. It can go up and down in a blink of an eye. It is a place where fortunes can be made and lost in a heartbeat. So, when a powerful figure like Trump gives advice on investing, people listen. But is it wise to follow his lead? Let's break it down. On a Wed
The nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has been sending mixed signals about vaccines. He has been questioning the safety and effectiveness of some vaccines, including the measles vaccine. This is happening while the country is dealing with a growing measles outbreak. This outbreak
Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old tech prodigy, has a story that's both inspiring and puzzling. He's the founder of a startup that made $30 million in its first year, and he has a perfect 4. 0 GPA. Yet, he was rejected by 15 out of the 18 colleges he applied to. This includes some of the most prestigiou
