Russian President Vladimir Putin has just signed off on a massive defense budget for 2025. This comes after lawmakers in Russia's parliament approved the plans. The budget shows a significant jump in military spending, with almost 32. 5% going to national defense. That's a whopping 13. 5 trillion ru
In a significant ruling, a panel of three federal Appeals Court judges has unanimously upheld a law that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States. This legislation, passed in April and signed into law by President Joe Biden, requires TikTok to be sold to an American owner by January 19, 202
Comerica Bank is in hot water with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The bank had a deal with the U. S. Treasury to manage federal benefits on prepaid debit cards, used mainly by the elderly and disabled. But the CFPB says Comerica hasn't been treating these customers fairly. Since 20
Did you know that many kids with deafness get cochlear implants (CIs) to help them hear and learn better? But even with these helpful devices, some kids still struggle with reading and writing. Researchers are wondering if these struggles might be a sign of a specific learning disorder. They looked
Actress Cynthia Eviro, known for her role as Elphaba in the hit musical Wicked, has spoken up about the dangers of cyber-bullying. She was responding to concerns raised by her co-star, Ariana Grande, who has experiences with online bullying. "Cyber-bullying is really harmful because people can hide
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a new directive. Starting December 16, raw milk from dairy farms and processors across the country must be tested for bird flu upon request. This effort begins in six states: California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, and Pennsy
Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, put more than $260 million into Donald Trump's presidential campaign. This makes him one of the biggest political donors in recent history. Musk started a super PAC, America PAC, and gave it $238 million. He also backed other groups that supported
Some big names in business are making waves before the stock market opens. Lululemon's shares jumped by 9% after they did better than expected in the last quarter and gave an okay outlook for the holidays. Samsara, a software company, saw its stock drop by 9% because their future plans weren't as ex
Esophageal adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that can sometimes spread to the brain, leading to a condition called leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. This isn't very common, but it's really serious when it happens. Doctors usually find it using MRI scans and by testing the fluid around the brain and sp
Conor McGregor's recent legal troubles have put a dent in his career and personal life, with a civil lawsuit causing him to lose out on business deals and raising questions about his future in fighting. Joe Rogan, a prominent UFC commentator, is skeptical about McGregor's immediate return to the Oct
