The stock market took a hit, with tech giants leading the way down. Tesla and Nvidia were among the top losers, despite Tesla's recent boost from new auto tariffs. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones all fell. Amazon and Google's parent company, Alphabet, also saw significant drops. The economic
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting mark on many aspects of life. In Israel, the virus has not just affected health, but has also shaken up long-term employment and income, especially among Jews and Arabs. These two groups make up most of Israel's population. They have different social and e
A prominent global law firm has struck a bargain with the White House. Willkie Farr & Gallagher has pledged to provide at least $100 million in free legal services. This money will go towards supporting veterans and fighting against antisemitism. This agreement makes Willkie the third law firm in re
The NBA handed out suspensions to five players following a heated fight during a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The incident occurred on Sunday, and the league took action on Tuesday. The suspensions were given to players from both teams. Isaiah Stewart, a key playe
The battle against measles in Texas just got tougher. Dallas County, one of the state's most crowded areas, has had to cancel over 50 free vaccine clinics. This is due to a significant cut in federal funding. These clinics were set up to offer free measles, mumps, and rubella shots to families. Many
The Health and Human Services Department is undergoing a massive overhaul. This means big changes for thousands of employees. Many woke up to find their jobs had vanished. The department plans to cut about 20, 000 jobs, which is roughly a quarter of its workforce. This news came as a shock to many.
The National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies have abruptly ended nearly three dozen research projects led by Harvard-affiliated hospitals. This move has left many scientists scrambling. The cuts have hit Mass General Brigham, the nation’s top hospital for research grants, hard. The h
The FDA's tobacco control efforts have hit a major roadblock. The agency's top tobacco regulator, Brian King, was suddenly removed from his post. This move is part of a larger shake-up within the FDA, where many experienced leaders have been leaving or being dismissed. King's departure is significan
In the bustling world of college life, mental health is a big deal. A recent study dug deep into how understanding wellbeing can boost mental health for college students in China. This study involved over 11, 000 students and used a special method called latent profile analysis. This method helpe
Inclusion and recognition are big deals for people with spinal cord injuries. How do they feel about it in Norway, The Netherlands, and Australia? That's what this piece looks into. It's all about how mobility issues and social attitudes play out in these different places. First off, let's talk
