Kathy Ireland, famous for her modeling and business career, has added a new role to her resume: commercial fisherman. She's now part of the crew on her husband's fishing boat, the 4th Watch, out of Santa Barbara, California. This isn't just a hobby for Ireland; she's fully committed, having obtained
Next week, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, is expected to unveil a budget that includes a larger financial safety net. This announcement comes from Lucy Rigby, the City minister, who is set to share this news with finance professionals at the UK Finance annual dinner. The budge
China's money situation is showing some changes. From January to October 2025, the country's income grew by 0. 8% compared to the same time last year. This is a bit better than the 0. 5% growth seen from January to September. So, things are looking a bit brighter, but not by much. Spending, on the
Fish live in water. This water is full of germs. Fish are born ready to face these germs. They have a built-in defense system. This system is always on guard. It is called the innate immune system. One of its key weapons is tiny proteins called antimicrobial peptides, or AMPs. These AMPs help fish f
China's finance minister recently shared some big plans for the country's economy. Over the next five years, China aims to strengthen its fiscal policy. This means they will use different tools like taxes, government bonds, and subsidies to support economic growth. The minister mentioned that the g
Fiserv, a big name in financial tech, just wrapped up a legal matter with the U. S. government. This case was about some old practices in their output solutions business. The government said Fiserv didn't follow U. S. Postal Service rules about updating addresses. Fiserv said they worked closely wit
Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are asking tough questions about Frank Bisignano's time as Fiserv's CEO. They want to know if he played a part in the company's recent struggles and if he was honest with investors about Fiserv's financial outlook. Fiserv's stock took a big hit last week. Thi
Esophageal fistulas, or holes in the esophagus, can happen due to cancer, injuries, or medical treatments. These fistulas can cause serious problems, and while metal stents can help block them, they can also cause issues like migration or bleeding over time. A new kind of stent has been created to
In the vast ocean, where rules are often broken, a special team at Interpol once stood guard. They were the Global Fisheries Enforcement Team, or FET for short. Their job? To track down ships that fish where they shouldn't, using tricks and technology to stay one step ahead. The FET's work was no e
Many countries have rules to control their spending. These rules are supposed to keep things in check. But sometimes, they can cause more problems than they solve. Take Britain, for example. The country has two main fiscal rules. One says that tax revenues must be higher than day-to-day spending. T
