A well-known company behind the popular Roomba robot vacuum cleaners has recently filed for bankruptcy. This comes after a failed attempt to merge with Amazon and a struggle to compete with cheaper foreign competitors. The company, iRobot, is now being taken over by a Chinese manufacturer, ensuring
Our blood vessels have a special lining called the endothelium. Doctors can check how well this lining works by using a trick called flow-mediated dilation (FMD). When blood flow increases, it pushes against the vessel walls, and a healthy endothelium responds by widening the vessel. This widening i
Big tech companies are finding clever ways to avoid the full financial hit of the AI rush. Instead of building their own data centers, they're striking deals to rent computing power. This lets them test the waters before making huge, long-term investments. Microsoft, Meta, and Google are leading th
Brian Walshe's life took a dark turn when he was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ana. The case, which has been in the spotlight for two years, finally reached its conclusion on Monday. The jury in Massachusetts decided that Brian was guilty of first-degree murder, despite his claims that he only
Ford has decided to stop making the all-electric version of its popular F-150 truck. This move shows that the company is rethinking its plans for electric vehicles (EVs). The F-150 Lightning was supposed to be a big deal, but Ford now wants to focus on other things. Why did Ford change its mind? Ma
Water pollution is a big problem. Harmful metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium often end up in our water. These metals can come from factories and other industries. They can hurt people, animals, and the environment. Scientists are working on ways to find these metals in water. One cool method us
Heavy rain has caused a levee to break near Seattle. This has led to evacuations in the area. The levee was supposed to protect over 30, 000 people. But now, the Green River is rising fast. It's the highest it's been in 60 years. The rain is not stopping. More is expected this week. This could make
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. has made a big change at the top. James G. Dempsey, who has been with the company for over a decade, is now the Interim Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Barry L. Biffle, who will stay on as an advisor until the end of the year. Dempsey has been a key player
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in a tough spot. Congress can't agree on extending subsidies, and people are feeling the pinch. With open enrollment in full swing, many are worried about higher costs. A recent poll shows that half of the people who use the ACA say a $1, 000 increase in their health
Dave Ward, a familiar face in Houston households for over half a century, has passed away. His funeral will be broadcast live on TV and online platforms, allowing fans to pay their respects one last time. The public can visit Dave at two locations before the funeral. On Wednesday, December 17, he w
