Cattle prices have been a hot topic lately. From 2021 to 2024, producers had a strong hold on the market. This was partly due to a lot of money being printed and some dry weather. Things got even tighter in 2025 when the government stepped in, closing the Mexican border and adding big taxes on impor
Long ago, fishermen near Peru and Ecuador noticed something odd. Every few years, the ocean water near their fishing spots would get warmer. This warm water drove fish away, making it tough for the fishermen to catch enough to eat. They called this strange event "El Niño, " which means "The Child" i
The National Weather Service issued a warning for the Bay Area coastlines. It's in effect until Friday night. Expect waves between 15 to 20 feet tall. This warning covers many areas. These include the Northern Monterey Bay, the San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Big Sur. The warning also covers Poin
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common issue that many people face as they age. It can be tough to spot in its early stages, but a new tech approach is changing the game. This method uses something called deep contrastive learning to look at X-ray images and find signs of KOA more accurately. The go
The stock market had a rollercoaster week, with the S&P 500 taking a hit but bouncing back. Investors are being cautious, especially with Big Tech's big spending and high valuations. Experts suggest sticking with companies that are actually making money, like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet, instead
South Dakota is eyeing a huge chunk of federal cash to boost rural health services. If they get the $1 billion they're asking for, half will go towards upgrading telehealth and data-sharing systems. This is part of a bigger federal plan to help rural health providers deal with cuts to Medicaid, a pr
Contacts are a game-changer for many people's vision. But have you ever paused to think about the materials that make them up? A recent investigation focused on soft contact lenses designed to manage nearsightedness. The goal was to detect traces of PFAS, a group of human-made chemicals known for th
Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, had some strong words about the recent government shutdown. He said it was a mess that hurt both the airline and its customers. The problem started when the government suddenly cut flight capacity without any warning. This left Delta scrambling to figure out how to reroute
Nepal is looking at new ways to protect babies from RSV, a nasty virus. The World Health Organization has two ideas: vaccines for moms or special antibodies for infants. These are already used in rich countries, but Nepal needs to check if they make sense for their budget. RSV can be really bad for
Jim Avila, a respected journalist, passed away at 69 after a prolonged illness. His work in investigative journalism was highly regarded, earning him numerous accolades. Avila's career was marked by his dedication to uncovering the truth, especially in politics, law, and consumer issues. Before lea
