European leaders are in a tough spot. They're meeting to talk about some big issues. One of the biggest is what to do with Russia's money that's stuck in Europe. This money was frozen after Russia invaded Ukraine. The idea is to use this money to help Ukraine. But not everyone agrees. Some countrie
The Bank of England has lowered interest rates to 3. 75%. This move was widely expected, so mortgage lenders had already adjusted their rates. However, the Bank's governor hinted that future cuts might not be as frequent, which could slow down the decline in mortgage rates. The Bank's decision was
Prices are still going up, but not as fast as before. In November, the cost of living increased by 2. 7% compared to the same month last year. This is a bit lower than the 3% rise seen in September. However, prices did go up by 0. 2% from September to November. The government didn't track prices in
Google has been tweaking the emoji on Pixel phones. This happened with the Android 16 QPR3 beta update. The changes are not huge. But they do make the emoji look more like those on iPhones. Some emoji got a small makeover. For example, the "Face Exhaling" emoji now has a different angle. The "Loudl
People have been working on making barium tungstate crystals. They used a special method called high-temperature oxygen-assisted molecular beam epitaxy. This is a fancy way of growing crystals by shooting tiny particles at a hot surface. The surface in this case was made of tungsten, a metal that's
In June 2015, SpaceX faced a major setback when their Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon cargo mission for NASA disintegrated mid-flight. This incident, known as the CRS-7 failure, was a significant blow to the company, especially since it had been on a roll with successful launches and lucrative con
A small jet met with disaster shortly after it took off from Statesville, North Carolina. The incident happened just after 10:15 in the morning. The exact number of people who lost their lives is still unclear. The jet, a Cessna Citation 550, crashed while trying to land at the Statesville Regional
Brazil's congress has given a boost to Jair Bolsonaro, the ex-president who was handed a 27-year prison term for plotting to overthrow the government after the 2022 elections. The new law, which has been cleared by both the lower house and the senate, could cut Bolsonaro's time behind bars significa
America has seen some big changes lately. The economy is doing better. Prices are going down. The border is more secure. People are earning more. But not everyone is happy. Some say the changes are not enough. Others say they are too much. The current leader took charge a while back. He found a lot
Ever wondered why dentists always stress about enamel? It's because once it's gone, it's gone for good. But now, scientists have cooked up a special gel that might just change that. This gel is like a superhero for your teeth, helping to grow back the protective layer that keeps them strong and heal
