Medical research is a long game. It's not just about finding cures for today's diseases. It's about laying the groundwork for treatments that might not be ready for decades. But what happens when funding for this crucial work is slashed? Dr. Kamila Naxerova is one of many scientists working on unde
King County is looking at ways to tackle retail crime. Councilmember Claudia Balducci wants to use new sales tax money for this. She suggests hiring more detectives and a prosecutor to focus on shoplifting. This is because big stores like Kroger are closing some locations due to safety issues. The
A legal battle has erupted between tech giants Apple and OPPO, with Apple accusing a former employee of stealing trade secrets related to the Apple Watch. The lawsuit also names OPPO and InnoPeak Technology, claiming that the employee shared confidential information with his new employers. OPPO, kn
Sharks have unique skin covered in tiny, tooth-like scales called denticles. These denticles help sharks swim faster and protect them during mating. Scientists wanted to see if these denticles change as sharks grow and if there are differences between male and female sharks. They studied 24 bonneth
Integral Ad Science, a company that helps make sure digital ads are seen by real people, has been making waves in the stock market. Recently, Nuveen LLC bought a big chunk of its shares, around 1, 352, 028, worth about $10. 9 million. This isn't the only big move; other investors have also been buyi
Bloodlines 2 has been a hot topic among fans of the World of Darkness. The game has faced a lot of criticism, but maybe that's not such a bad thing. The original Bloodlines was a cult classic, and it's tough to live up to that legacy. The new game looks different, and that's making some fans nervous
AI is everywhere, but its environmental impact is often overlooked. Every AI interaction consumes energy, mostly from fossil fuels, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. Data centers, the backbone of AI, are energy-intensive and require vast amounts of water for cooling. Larger centers ca
Big changes are happening in the world of international shipping. Starting August 29, the US is changing its rules on import taxes for small packages. This has caused a lot of confusion and delays. Royal Mail and DHL have decided to pause some deliveries to the US. They need time to figure out how
Investors have been busy with PENN Entertainment's stock. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. significantly reduced its holdings, selling off most of its shares. They now own a much smaller piece of the company. Other big players made different moves. Trek Financial LLC jumped in, buying
In India, a stockbroker named Avendus Spark made a huge blunder. They were supposed to sell only 24% of a company called Clean Science & Technology. But, they sold way more shares than they were allowed to. This mistake happened right at the start of the trading day. A lot of shares changed hands in
