The U. S. relationship with Saudi Arabia has seen a major shift in recent years. Once criticized for its actions in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is now a key partner. This change is clear in the growing business ties between the two
A scientist from Dallas has made a big discovery about how a gene can affect both the liver and heart health. Zhao Zhang found that a gene called HELZ2 can cause fat to build up in the liver while also protecting arteries from dangerous plaque. This discovery could be a game-changer for people with
Scientists have discovered a new way to create special crystals. They mixed two old methods to make this happen. These crystals are unique because they can be magnetic. Three new types were made. One is not magnetic at all. The other two have parts that can be magnetic. One of these is like a 3D puz
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common issue that many people face as they age. It can be tough to spot in its early stages, but a new tech approach is changing the game. This method uses something called deep contrastive learning to look at X-ray images and find signs of KOA more accurately. The go
Selin Murat has taken over as the executive director of the IDFA Bertha Fund, stepping into a role previously held by Isabel Arrate Fernandez for 23 years. Murat, who has over 15 years of experience in the industry, finds her new position as a funder both interesting and challenging. Her first few m
The stock market had a rollercoaster week, with the S&P 500 taking a hit but bouncing back. Investors are being cautious, especially with Big Tech's big spending and high valuations. Experts suggest sticking with companies that are actually making money, like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet, instead
The world of Hollywood is facing a big change. AI video technology is becoming a major player. This is not just about one company, but many. OpenAI is leading the charge. They have a tool called Sora. It lets people create videos with AI. This has caused a lot of talk in Hollywood. Other companies
South Dakota is eyeing a huge chunk of federal cash to boost rural health services. If they get the $1 billion they're asking for, half will go towards upgrading telehealth and data-sharing systems. This is part of a bigger federal plan to help rural health providers deal with cuts to Medicaid, a pr
South Africa is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming G20 summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will symbolically hand over the presidency to an "empty chair. " This gesture is a response to the absence of U. S. leadership at the event. The U. S. has decided not to send
In the past decade, there's been a noticeable shift in how Americans view religion's role in their everyday lives. A recent survey reveals that fewer people now consider religion a significant part of their daily routines compared to 10 years ago. This change is quite substantial, with a drop from 6
