Nobel laureate Paul Krugman was not a fan of cryptocurrencies back in 2019. He saw their future as dim. But even he couldn't deny that cryptocurrencies are big players today. They've changed how we think about money and finance. Governments are watching closely, trying to keep up with these digital
After Donald Trump's election win, the leaders of top tech companies like Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft quickly sent their congratulations. These executives, including Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook, previously had clashes with Trump. But now, they're eager to adapt to t
These days, we rely heavily on technology to stay connected. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were stuck at home, we found ourselves missing something big. A study from spring 2020 showed that Americans really missed those spontaneous chats, feeling close to others physically, and not havin
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel struggled to hold back tears as he discussed Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory during his show. Kimmel, a Democrat, listed several groups he believed would be negatively impacted by Trump’s second term. He mentioned women, children, immigrants, healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on how top CEOs in the automotive industry handle moral decisions. Researchers looked at letters from the CEOs of the top 15 automotive companies before and after the pandemic started. They used a method called Weber’s to figure out how these CEOs think abou
In a historical twist, Donald Trump has become the first presidential candidate in four decades to sweep all seven key swing states. These states - Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina - have played a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the president
After a long stint on the International Space Station, three NASA astronauts from the SpaceX Crew-8 mission are set to talk about their experience in a NASA news conference. Dr. Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps will answer questions from reporters. The fourth crew member, Russian
President Trump's judicial shakeup is far from over, with the potential to appoint a majority of Supreme Court justices—something not seen since the days of FDR. In his first term, he's already chosen three conservative justices. With two more, he could cement a rightward shift. The Senate, controll
In late October, Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) shared some exciting news. They expect business aviation to pump $183 billion into the US economy in the next five years. That's a big jump from the current $150 billion! Chadi Saade, ACJ's president, said this industry does more than just fly execs aroun
In Benin, kids' educational luck often depends on their gender and birth order, especially in homes with less-educated parents. A study found that 70% of the differences in education levels among siblings stem from these factors. However, in families where parents have college degrees, these effects
