Imagine you are in charge of Europe's finances. You have to decide whether to cut interest rates. If the cut is, then you are trying to get the economy going again as it is currently growing slowly. That's the picture in Europe. Recently the ECB cut the deposit facility rate to 2. 75%. Eco
Picture this: Bacteria living in your mouth and gut might be pulling the strings behind strokes. A recent study put two groups under the microscope: 189 people who had strokes and 55 who hadn't. The study found that one particular bacteria, Streptococcus anginosus, was hanging out way more in the s
Mongolia, with its expansive landscapes and centuries of history, is a treasure chest full of information about the past and current state of our planet. To unlock this treasure, there is a problem to solve. Why is Mongolia's natural history collections in big trouble and not content with keeping
In the realm of randomized clinical trials, researchers have been trying to figure out if certain markers can predict how well a patient with early breast cancer will do in the long run. Early breast cancer is a challenging problem. One of the key challenges is knowing how effective a treatment
In early March, the governor of California said his state would have a balanced budget of $322 billion for the upcoming year, planning for a $363 million that would keep it balanced. This was said to be balanced, but the budget plan was based around a very thin margin. All
Imagine you're an investor. You might have been a bit worried and wondering what the Federal Reserve would do with interest rates this year. In the early hours of Thursday, the 10-year Treasury yield was a little lower than it had been before. It went down by 5 basis points. The 2-year Treasury
What if New York City's latest traffic charge is about to change? In the buzzing city of New York, there’s been talk about stopping a new rule that charges drivers for entering busy areas. The big boss of transportation, the Department of Transportation, is on the fence about this. These updates w
In Kampala Uganda's bustling capital, a tragic event unfolded recently. A 32-year-old nurse fell victim to the deadly Ebola virus. This is the first Ebola fatality in Uganda since the last outbreak ended earlier this year. The nurse worked at Mulago Hospital. After feeling ill, he sought help at var
Fed up with federal funding chaos? Picture this: A judge says that he might stop federal agencies from halting payments, even though a memo that ordered the freeze has been called off. Confusion continues to reign because of the administration's actions, and federal funds are still stuck in limbo.
Imagine trying to navigate life with out knowing how to work a computer or access the internet. That's the daily struggle for some older people in our society. They may have left school or proved careers, but the internet revolution was never a part of their lives. Some older generally connect wi
