MGA Entertainment has introduced a new toy category that combines the excitement of mystery boxes with the comfort of huggable plush toys. This new line, called Hyojo, features characters inspired by popular food brands like Hershey's, Reese's, and Hostess. Each mystery box contains a surprise chara
In a bustling urban area of South India, a study took a close look at vitamin D levels in expectant mothers and their newborns. Even though the region basks in plenty of sunshine, many pregnant women and their babies still don't get enough vitamin D. This study aimed to see how the mother's vitamin
Life sciences leaders are feeling a mix of hope and worry as they look ahead to 2026. A recent survey shows that their optimism has dropped by 9% compared to last year. They are facing tough times in the money markets, changing political and regulatory environments, and cybersecurity threats. The s
Visa, the big name in payments, is making a move into the crypto space. They're letting US banks use a type of digital money called USDC to settle transactions. This USDC is built on something called the Solana blockchain. Two banks, Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, are already on board to try out th
Cancer treatment just got a new twist with a clever use of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Scientists have found a way to deliver this common household chemical directly to cancer cells, making it a potential game-changer in the fight against tumors. The big challenge with H2O2 is that it breaks down qui
The U. S. is set to expand its global infrastructure financing with a significant boost to the U. S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This move comes after Congress agreed to increase the DFC's lending capacity. The DFC's maximum lending cap will rise from $60 billion to $205 billion. This cha
Japan is stepping into the digital currency arena with a new yen-denominated stablecoin. This isn't just any digital currency; it's designed for big players in the financial world. Startale Group and SBI Holdings have teamed up to make this happen. The plan is to create a stablecoin that's fully re
The European Union is inching closer to a decision on how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. However, some major hurdles remain, and a final agreement might not be reached until Thursday's EU summit. Most of the frozen Russian assets, around 210 billion euros, are currently held in th
The UK is stepping up its game in the crypto world. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has just kicked off a series of discussions about new rules for digital assets. This is part of the government's plan to create a solid regulatory framework for crypto. The FCA has put out three sets of propos
The UK is looking into how cryptocurrencies are used in politics. This is part of a bigger check on how political parties get money. The idea came up because of a recent case involving a politician from Reform UK. A former high-ranking official, Philip Rycroft, will lead this review. He will look a
