Senegal is in a bit of a pickle. The country is chatting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about getting some financial help. Why? Because they've got a lot of debt that wasn't properly reported before. Now, they need to figure out how to handle it. The finance minister, Cheikh Diba, spilled the beans in parliament. He said Senegal needs a whopping 6, 000 b...
In Massachusetts, the cost of health insurance is becoming a major problem for many people and businesses. The prices keep going up, making it hard for families to afford basic needs. For example, one family had to increase their budget by $1, 000 just to meet their health insurance maximum. They are now carefully considering every purchase, like shoes and coats, to ...
The pace of medical breakthroughs for older adults is slowing down. Experts blame this on government budget cuts, layoffs, and frozen or canceled grants. James Appleby, CEO of the Gerontological Society of America, warns that these cuts will hurt all Americans, especially older people. A survey found that 71% of aging research experts say their work has been harmed. ...
Travelers heading out after Thanksgiving might want to bundle up and be cautious. A mix of snow, rain, and cold temperatures is expected to make journeys tricky across the northern United States. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings from Montana all the way to New York. This means that areas like Iowa and Illinois are in for a significant sn...
A big snowstorm is heading towards southeast Minnesota, and it's going to stick around for a while. Starting Friday night and lasting until Sunday morning, this storm is expected to dump a lot of snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Rochester and nearby areas. This means travel could be tough, so be careful if you need to go out. ...
Michigan is no stranger to snow, but this week's winter storm has been a real doozy. The western Upper Peninsula (UP) got hit the hardest, with some areas seeing over two and a half feet of the white stuff. Hurley, for instance, saw a whopping 31. 3 inches of snow by November 27. But it's not just the UP that's feeling the chill. Northern Michigan also got a good dum...
During a recent speech, President Donald Trump made some unexpected remarks about Hollywood stars. He praised Tom Cruise's looks and acting skills, but then quickly shifted to Sylvester Stallone. Trump mentioned that Stallone would be honored at the Kennedy Center, placing him in the same category as Cruise. This isn't the first time Trump has mixed up his words abo...
AEG Europe has earned a spot among the top 50 most inclusive workplaces in the UK for 2025/26. This recognition highlights their dedication to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) in the workplace. The company has also achieved the highest level, Leading-Edge status, on the Inclusion Maturity Curve, a rigorous framework developed by WiHTL and inclusion...
Families juggling work, school, and social lives often feel overwhelmed. A company has launched a new line of smart home devices to help. These tools aim to make daily routines smoother and more enjoyable. The centerpiece is a digital calendar. It comes in different sizes and has two modes. One mode shows schedules and reminders. The other mode turns it into a smart...
In a recent bust, a man from Colbert found himself in hot water after police caught him selling drugs on Nellie B Avenue in east Athens. The whole thing went down because of a new high-tech setup at the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. This place, called the Real Time Crime Center, lets cops keep an eye on things happening right now using cameras and license p...