Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen
The Supreme Court is making some big choices. These choices will shape many aspects of life. From how voting districts are drawn to rules for political campaigns, and even rights for transgender people. But there's a growing concern: the court seems to be drifting away from what the public wants. U
The FDA is getting a new leader for its drug evaluation center. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping into this crucial role. Meanwhile, the CDC is reviewing the hepatitis B vaccine. This is a big deal because vaccines play a huge role in public health. But not everyone is happy with the FDA's plans. A group
Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, is back in the legal spotlight. A federal grand jury is looking into a new set of criminal charges against her. This comes after a judge threw out an earlier set of charges. The initial case was dismissed because the prosecutor who brought the charges
Big changes are happening in the world of crypto. Brad Garlinghouse, the boss of Ripple, thinks Bitcoin could reach $180, 000 by the end of 2026. He shared this idea at a big event called Binance Blockchain Week 2025. Right now, the mood around Bitcoin is a bit down. But Garlinghouse believes this
The Eastern Mediterranean Sea is facing a stealthy invader. The devil firefish, also known as Pterois miles, is causing quite a stir. This fish is not from around here. It's an alien species that's been causing trouble. It's growing fast and reproducing like crazy. This is a big deal because it's me
The current approach to handling illegal immigration in the U. S. has seen some progress, but it's moving too slowly. Over 2 million individuals have left the country, either through deportation or by choosing to leave on their own. Additionally, more than 1. 6 million jobs previously held by illega
Citi has just announced a fresh batch of 276 managing directors. This is the smallest group since 2020, showing a shift in the bank's approach. The new leaders come from different parts of the bank, like markets, banking, wealth, and services. The bank is focusing more on growth in these areas after
Depression is common in people with neck problems caused by wear and tear. It can make recovery harder after surgery. This is especially true for a common neck operation called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Before COVID-19, studies looked at how depression affects pain and hospital
Gabapentin is a drug that more and more people are using. It's often prescribed for nerve pain and other conditions. But there's a catch: some people might misuse it. This has led to different states making their own rules about gabapentin. From 2016 to 2024, half of the states and territories in t
