The first half of the year has been a costly one for the United States, with weather disasters causing over $100 billion in damage. This is the most expensive start to any year on record. Fourteen separate disasters each caused at least $1 billion in damage. This is a stark reminder of the increasin
Extreme weather events in the first half of 2025 have caused unprecedented damage in the US, totaling a staggering $101 billion. This alarming figure comes from a revived climate-disaster database, once managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which was abruptly discont
Municipality Finance Plc has made a surprising decision to pay back some of its debt earlier than expected. They plan to redeem EUR 20 million in notes by November 5, 2025. These notes have been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, but MuniFin has requested to delist them. So, what's the big idea
Uranus, a distant and mysterious planet, has been pinpointed as a top priority for exploration in the 2030s. The journey there is no small feat, with Voyager taking over nine years just to fly by. Traditional rockets, like the Falcon Heavy, would take even longer, around 13 years, with the help of g
A peculiar traveler named 3I/ATLAS is making its way through our solar system. It's not your average space rock. Scientists are puzzled. This object is different from anything they have encountered before. Opinions on 3I/ATLAS vary widely. Some are eager to uncover its secrets. Others find it too b
AI is often criticized for its high energy use, but it also offers solutions to environmental problems. Data centers powering AI use a lot of electricity, and this demand is expected to rise. However, AI can help reduce energy waste and pollution in various ways. One area where AI shines is in maki
The space community is buzzing with drama as Elon Musk and NASA's interim chief, Sean Duffy, trade barbs. It all started when Duffy publicly criticized SpaceX's progress on the lunar lander, praising Blue Origin instead. This didn't sit well with Musk, who fired back with a personal attack, calling
Netflix recently faced a surprising financial setback due to a tax issue in Brazil. The company had to pay a huge $619 million in taxes. This unexpected expense lowered Netflix's profit margin for the quarter. The stock price dropped by more than 6% as a result. This tax, known as CIDE, is unique t
In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. space program found itself in the middle of a public feud. The current head of NASA, Sean Duffy, and tech mogul Elon Musk exchanged sharp words online. This happened after Duffy suggested that other companies should compete with Musk's SpaceX for a moon land
American students are struggling more than ever in school. Test scores are dropping, and it's not just because of the pandemic. Many kids are falling behind in reading and math. In fact, a lot of students can't even understand simple passages or summarize what they read. This is a big problem, and i
