A writer with a knack for crafting tales about flawed individuals has just released a new book. This time, the story unfolds in a struggling Oregon coastal town, far from the usual desert settings. The plot revolves around a group of small-time criminals, including a disgraced lawyer, his brilliant
In the world of investing, information is power. A company offers a wide range of products and services to both investment professionals and individual investors. These offerings include license agreements, subscriptions, asset-based fees, and even conference admissions and sponsorships. The goal is
Heart scans using MRI give doctors a clear look at the heart's structure. This helps in spotting heart problems early. But, making these scans work well with computers needs lots of labeled data. Labeling data is a big job. It takes time and effort. A new method called PDFMSeg changes this. It uses
Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun. Many celebrities have shared their favorite parts of the holiday and what they look forward to every year. Donnie Wahlberg, star of "Blue Bloods" and "Boston Blue, " loves the leftovers. He and his wife, Jenny McCarthy, can't wait to make sandwiches
Public health offices in several towns are at risk of closing. The proposal is being reviewed before a final decision. The plan is to shut down seven leased offices in the region. The board wants more information before making a final call. They asked the Medical Officer of Health to take another lo
In the heart of Hong Kong, a city known for its towering buildings, a devastating fire swept through Wang Fuk Court, a high-rise apartment complex. The fire, which became the worst in over 50 years, claimed at least 55 lives, with many more still unaccounted for. Among the survivors was Lau Yu Hung,
The U. S. Federal Reserve might lower interest rates in December. This is because the economy shows signs of slowing down. Job growth is weaker than before. Inflation is also lower. These changes make it likely that the Fed will cut rates. Investors are hopeful. They think cheaper money is coming.
France is making a big change to boost its military. Starting next year, young people aged 18 and 19 can join a new voluntary service. This isn't about fighting in wars abroad. Instead, they will train and work within France and its territories for 10 months. The idea is to prepare for future threa
A new tool called Houdini Pay lets people get paid in crypto without sharing their wallet address. It works by creating a special link that anyone can use to pay them. The service supports over 4, 000 different digital currencies from various blockchains. When someone sends money through this link,
People are placing bets on what the Federal Reserve will do with interest rates next month. The chances of a small cut, 25 basis points, have gone up to 81% on a platform called Polymarket. This is a big jump from the 67% seen the day before and 44% from the previous week. But the idea of a larger c
