Spiritual worries are a big part of what makes people feel upset when they have cancer, but doctors don’t always notice them. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network makes a quick check called the Distress Thermometer to spot problems patients face. One of its questions asks about “spiritual
In Canada, researchers often submit applications to ethics boards before starting a study. These forms normally ask for basic details about the trial, but they rarely prompt investigators to think about who will benefit from the research or how patients will be involved in decisions. The study lo
Coinbase, the biggest U. S. crypto exchange, will let go of about 700 employees—roughly 14 percent of its workforce. The move comes as the company says artificial intelligence is speeding up work, making many tasks faster and less labor‑intensive. CEO Brian Armstrong told staff that the biggest d
Despite a disagreement in Washington last month, the UK chancellor and her US counterpart still seem to get along fine, based on recent remarks from British officials. A spokesman stressed today that their partnership remains solid, claiming they’ve had productive talks since the UK finance chief vi
A legal dispute involving NFL player Stefon Diggs and his former chef, Jamila Adams, has taken a surprising turn. Adams claimed Diggs attacked her after she raised concerns about unpaid wages, but financial records tell a different story. According to a money manager who reviewed his accounts, Adams
Big investors are changing how people buy crypto, not by trading coins directly, but through exchange-traded funds. These ETFs act like a bridge, letting traditional traders join the crypto world without dealing with wallets or exchanges. In places where buying Bitcoin directly is banned, ETFs offer
Circle isn't a flashy crypto exchange or a meme token. It's the quiet infrastructure behind one of the most widely used digital dollars, USDC. While many focus on Bitcoin's ups and downs or Ethereum's latest upgrades, Circle quietly powers transactions worth billions daily. Wells Fargo recently doub
Doctors have been exploring gentle ways to ease tough side effects for young cancer patients. Yoga, often seen as a calm activity for healthy people, is now getting attention in hospitals. Between 2009 and 2024, researchers dug through hundreds of studies to see if yoga could help kids battling canc
Emmanuel Macron is moving fast to fill a central banking vacancy before his time ends next year. The president wants Emmanuel Moulin, a longtime economic insider, to take over the Bank of France when the current chief steps down in June. Moulin, 57, has spent decades in French economic circles, from
This week offers some unusual underdog stories in sports. The Los Angeles Lakers, usually powerhouses, are heavy underdogs in their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City. Their odds would be the steepest LeBron James has ever faced in his career. Still, they managed to pull off a surprise first-roun
