Last week, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the Rhode Island Department of Education reached a deal in a long legal battle over school funding. They agreed to increase property taxes starting July 2025 to funnel more money into schools. So, what's next for the schools under state control? Two nota
Scientists have been excitedly studying topological states in two-dimensional systems that have magnetic properties. Why? Because they hold great potential for spintronics and nanotechnology. One of these materials is a two-dimensional ferromagnet called CrS 2 . It has something unique: multiple W
HSBC is optimistic about China's economic turnaround, thanks to recent government measures. Two stocks they're eyeing for 2025 are KE Holdings and Hongfa Technology. KE Holdings, a real estate player, might see a big boost if the property market rebounds. HSBC thinks its stocks could jump by over 70
Ever wondered why e-cigarette taxes vary so much from state to state? Well, by the end of 2023, 30 states had their own unique ways of taxing these devices. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which have a standard tax rate across the country, e-cigarette taxes are all over the place. Some states tax the
Imagine you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, but it's still contained within the prostate. A treatment called focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is gaining attention. This method targets only the cancerous tissue, leaving the rest of the prostate untouched. In a multi-cen
You might remember that reality TV star Larsa Pippen was looking for a new home in Miami. She finally found one and said it's perfect for her family. But here’s the twist: she’s not selling her old condo anymore. She initially wanted a bigger space for her and her ex-boyfriend, Marcus Jordan. But si
Imagine this: kindergarteners in Texas learning stories from the Bible along with math and reading. That’s what the Texas State Board of Education recently agreed to. The vote was tight – 8 to 7. Starting from the '25-'26 school year, public grade schools can choose to teach Bible-based lessons, lik
On Friday, Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day stirred up excitement before their big game against Indiana. He appeared on The Pat McAfee Show to chat about the Buckeyes' season and expectations. Day was clear about his team's goals; they're aiming high, just like anyone who decides to play football at
Imagine you live in a poorer neighborhood. Would that affect your chances of getting prostate cancer? And if you did, would you be more likely to die from it? Scientists looked into this by studying a group of people in North America. They checked two things: how wealthy or poor an area was, and wha
The coronavirus disease, first identified in Wuhan, China, was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Older adults and those with underlying health issues, like cancer patients, were considered at higher risk for severe illness and death. Immunodeficiency caused by cancer and i
