Vaccine passports were a big deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped some places open up safely. But they also caused a lot of arguments. The main worry was about freedom. Should people be allowed to go places only if they got the vaccine? Now, experts are thinking about the future. What if
New York City is getting ready for a big vote on November 4. More than five million people can vote for the next mayor. Early voting just ended, and a lot of people showed up. Over 734, 000 early votes were cast, which is way more than in 2021. Right now, Zohran Mamdani is in the lead. He's a Democ
Kristin Chenoweth, a well-known actress, recently opened up about a difficult period in her life. This period started when she made comments about the death of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist. These comments did not go down well with her fans, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community. Chenowe
Metsera is at the center of a heated battle between two pharmaceutical giants, Pfizer and Novo Nordisk. It all started when Novo Nordisk made a surprising offer to buy Metsera for $6. 5 billion, even though Metsera had already agreed to a smaller deal with Pfizer. This has led to a legal fight, with
XRP, a popular cryptocurrency, is currently facing some challenges. It has dropped by 5%, bringing its value to $2. 38. This decline has caught the attention of traders, who are warning that if the price falls below this level, it could lead to a much bigger drop, possibly as low as $1. 80. Looking
A lawmaker from California is pushing for a new law. This law aims to stop government officials from making money with cryptocurrency. The idea comes after a recent pardon that has people talking. The pardon involves Donald Trump and a crypto billionaire. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, got
After 34 long days, there's a glimmer of hope in the U. S. government shutdown. Both Senate Republicans and Democrats are talking about a possible way out. This shutdown has hit hard. Low-income families are struggling with food stamp cuts. Soldiers aren't getting paid. Airports are working with les
Senator Susan Collins, a key player in the budget process, believes that the end of the government shutdown might be in sight. She thinks that after Tuesday's elections, there could be a breakthrough in the negotiations. Collins has been talking to both Democrats and Republicans, and she's hopeful t
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key player in global development finance, is shifting its focus to boost local-currency lending and direct investments in African companies. This move aims to help projects grow big enough to catch the eye of major global investors. Makhtar Diop, the IF
Growing up tough can leave deep marks. Bad things happening in childhood, known as adverse childhood experiences or ACEs, can mess with a person's mind later in life. Anxiety, depression, and stress often follow those who had rough starts. But why? What's the connection? A recent study tried to figu
