The holidays bring more than just presents and decorations. They bring food—lots of it. And let's be honest, we often eat way more than we need to. But why does this happen? It's not just about willpower. It's about our bodies and brains. Our ancestors lived in a world where food was scarce. When t
Albuquerque made history recently. Mayor Tim Keller won a third term. This is a big deal. It's not easy for a mayor to win three times in a row. Especially not now. Many people thought he wouldn't win. They said the city was tired of him. But voters had other ideas. Over 129, 000 people voted. That
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) might have left Washington, but its impact is still felt across the country. The agency's goal was to make the government more efficient and accountable. However, its actions had real consequences, especially in the area of public safety. One of the bi
The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma
In a move to stabilize the economy, Russia's central bank lowered its key interest rate to 16%. This decision came as inflation is easing, but the economy is still struggling to grow, partly due to the ongoing military actions in Ukraine. The central bank's announcement coincided with President Vla
A man suspected of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit. He was a former student at Brown and had no criminal record in the US. The six-day manhunt ended with praise for the law enforcement teams involved. In Australia, a tragic shooting at
The Supreme Court is in big trouble. Two smart professors, Ryan Doerfler from Harvard and Samuel Moyn from Yale, think it's too late to fix. They say the court has lost its way, especially since Donald Trump's second term. The conservative justices have been making big decisions that help Trump and
Bitcoin's price is taking a breather under $90, 000, but some experts see a big jump coming. Arthur Hayes, a big name in crypto, thinks Bitcoin could hit $200, 000 by 2026. He believes the Federal Reserve's new money moves are fueling this potential rise. The Fed has a new program called Reserve Ma
Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, has raised concerns about the yen's wild ride in the currency markets. She warned that Japan might step in if things get too crazy. This comes after the yen took a nosedive, even though the Bank of Japan had just raised interest rates. Katayama was talking t
In a bold move, Councilmember Brooke Pinto, along with her colleagues, has sent a detailed letter to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) demanding answers. The letter, sent on December 18, raises serious questions about how crime data is being handled and the extent of federal involvement in lo
