Many people facing major surgery could walk into the operating room in better shape if they got the right preparation. But who actually gets this help? Doctors call this "prehabilitation" – training before surgery to build strength and stamina. Yet new research shows that the patients who need it mo
A local school district in Michigan just got a big boost to build a cutting-edge STEM center. The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools scored a $1 million state grant in mid-2024 to start construction on a new facility focused on science, tech, engineering, and math. The money will cover the basics fir
Bitcoin’s price isn’t just about buying or selling—it’s about who’s still left to sell. Right now, a quiet shift is happening in the market. The heavy pressure from forced sales and big exits has mostly ended, leaving fewer sellers around. That’s a big deal because Bitcoin, which usually needs a lot
Big money is pouring into blockchains that keep things private. Three new networks—Arc, Canton, and Tempo—have pulled in over a billion dollars together. That shows companies really want ways to move money without everyone watching. Circle just raised $222 million for Arc, a stablecoin-focused netw
A new study shows over a third of US crypto traders are cutting back on daily expenses because their digital money isn’t worth as much as before. About 36% have reduced spending on things like food, entertainment, or transportation. For 10% of those, the cuts are big enough to affect their quality o
A group of major labor unions is raising alarms about a Senate bill that could change how retirement savings are invested. The five unions, representing millions of workers, argue the bill would let cryptocurrencies into pension plans without enough safeguards. They warn that if crypto values crash,
The woman leading Binance’s push to make crypto feel mainstream has decided to step back. After just nine months in the role, the company’s chief marketing officer is leaving at the end of June, closing a brief but notable chapter in the exchange’s history. Her exit comes as the broader crypto marke
Two states are testing a fresh approach to reduce corporate and hidden money in politics. Hawaii’s legislature just passed a bill that would stop corporations from spending on elections by legally redefining what a corporation can do. At the same time, volunteers in Montana are pushing a ballot meas
The Playboy Mansion used to be seen as a dream home for young women starting in the modeling world. But for Holly Madison, who moved in around 2001, it turned out to be a strange and uncomfortable place. She recently spoke about her time there, describing how the mansion felt more like a cult than a
A recent cruise ship disaster shows how diseases can travel in surprising ways. Three people died and others got sick from hantavirus during a trip from Argentina to the Cape Verde islands. The outbreak started on a ship sailing through one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Antarctica isn’t
