The U. S. House Republicans have rolled out a healthcare plan that skips over a big issue: the end of Obamacare subsidies. These subsidies, which have been helping millions of Americans afford health insurance during the pandemic, are set to expire at the end of December. Without an extension, premi
The American mall is getting a makeover. Netflix, the streaming giant, is stepping in to fill the empty spaces left behind by struggling department stores. The company has opened its first Netflix House in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. This is not just any store. It is a massive 100, 000-square-foo
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) awards are a big deal in the UK. They celebrate the best athletes of the year, with the main prize going to the most popular one. But golfers have had a tough time winning this award. Only two golfers have ever won the top prize. Dai Rees won in 1957,
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on fire this season. They've won 24 out of their first 25 games. That's an incredible start! The team is led by their star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's been amazing, scoring over 32 points per game. The Thunder are also on a 16-game winning streak. They're clos
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has given a thumbs-up to Novo Nordisk's higher dose of Wegovy. This is big news for people struggling with weight. The EMA's committee said the new dose, semaglutide 7. 2 mg, is good to go. Novo Nordisk also wants to make it easier to use. They've applied for a si
The syringe pump market is booming, growing from $4. 39 billion in 2024 to $4. 58 billion in 2025. Experts predict it will reach $6. 29 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by the need for precise medicine delivery in hospitals and homes. Healthcare is changing. Doctors now rely on syringe pumps
The Federal Reserve has made another move that could affect your wallet. In December 2025, they cut interest rates by a small amount. This is the third cut this year. It's good news for people who borrow money, like for homes or credit cards. But it's not great for those who save money in banks. Lo
The world of money transfers is changing fast. Crypto-powered remittances are growing quickly. In 2024, this market was worth $22. 18 billion. By 2025, it is expected to reach $27. 87 billion. This growth is due to clearer rules, more people sending money home, and better crypto payment systems. St
The U. S. stock market saw a bit of a slide on Friday, with tech stocks leading the way down. The S&P 500 dropped 0. 5% from its record high, while the Nasdaq composite fell 1%. This isn't great news for investors who've been riding the wave of AI hype. So, what's causing this downturn? Well, it se
The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft, operated by NASA, has gone dark. On December 6th, as MAVEN moved behind Mars, ground control anticipated a brief signal loss. However, the Deep Space Network has not received any communication from the orbiter since. Engineers are workin
