Larch trees face big challenges when it rains less. Scientists wanted to see how these trees react to dry weather. They used cool tech to map the tree canopies in 3D. This helped them see how the trees handle light, water, and carbon. Thinning the trees helped them catch more light. More light mean
Oracle Corp. has confirmed that the final talks for an equity agreement regarding their Michigan data center project are progressing as planned. Interestingly, Blue Owl Capital, a company known for financing large-scale data center projects, is not involved in this particular deal. This decision wa
Kenya's journey with COVID-19 vaccines was bumpy. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health bodies pushed for widespread vaccination as a key strategy to fight the pandemic. However, in Kenya, the uptake of these vaccines was slow and uneven. Several factors contributed to this si
Brian Walshe's life took a dark turn when he was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ana. The case, which has been in the spotlight for two years, finally reached its conclusion on Monday. The jury in Massachusetts decided that Brian was guilty of first-degree murder, despite his claims that he only
Tesla, known for its electric cars and futuristic tech, has ventured into a new area: pickleball. They recently launched a limited-edition paddle called the Tesla Plaid. It costs $350 and sold out in just three hours. This isn't Tesla's first lifestyle product, but it is their first foray into tradi
The stock market is about to get a major upgrade. Nasdaq, a big player in the stock market world, is planning to ask for permission to let people trade stocks all day, every day. This means no more waiting for the market to open or close. The idea is to make it easier for people all over the world t
The super-rich have been living in a dream world. They've had the power to shape laws and politics to their liking, all thanks to some big court rulings. This has made them incredibly wealthy. The top 20 richest Americans saw their wealth double in just five years. But they've been doing this behind
The new auto loan interest deduction is causing quite a stir among banks, credit unions, and captive finance companies. The confusion lies in what exactly they need to tell car buyers about this tax break. There's no clear agreement on how to handle this yet. This tax break is part of a bigger law
Costco has taken a bold step by sticking to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, even when others are stepping back. This isn't just a smart business move; it's a strong statement that values all employees, customers, and communities. By doing this, Costco shows that it cares about mo
Women and girls around the world face many unfair challenges. These challenges make it hard for them to get the same chances as men. One big problem is the gender health gap. This means women often get worse health outcomes than men. Why does this happen? Mainly because not enough research is done o
