A big change this year is the new IRS form 1099-DA. For the first time, brokers have to tell both you and the government how much you earned from crypto trades. It's like what happens with stocks, but with a big difference: they don't have to tell the IRS what you paid for your crypto. That means yo
The Caribbean nation has been soaked for weeks by relentless downpours that show no sign of stopping soon. Over 30, 000 families have had to abandon their homes in the northern provinces as water keeps rising. Three lives have been lost in separate incidents linked to the flooding—a child trying to
The way governments decide which new medicines to fund usually looks only at the total health improvement they bring. Who gets those benefits and how that affects wealth gaps is rarely considered. In the Netherlands, researchers asked ordinary people to weigh in on this question. They used a techni
A man from Rancho Cucamonga showed up at Ontario Mills Mall in California on a Friday morning carrying a lighter and a backpack. Witnesses called police after seeing him light fires in multiple stores. Surveillance video later shared online showed flames inside a True Religion store as officers move
In recent years, the US has tightened its grip on Cuba through economic measures that go beyond just trade restrictions. These policies cut off essential oil supplies, which power most of Cuba’s electricity—including hospitals. Without fuel, blackouts worsen, surgeries get delayed, and life-saving t
Nike is not breaking apart, but its spark is fading. The company still sells well and reports solid numbers, yet the way people feel about it is changing. Investors usually look at clear facts like how much Nike sells in stores, its inventory size, and profit margins. Those are easy to see, bu
Most pharmacy schools now use Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to measure how well students can handle real pharmacy tasks by themselves. These EPAs cover everyday jobs like giving patients the right medicine or explaining how to take a pill. After deciding which skills matter, schools lin
The number of older people in India who have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet at diabetes level is growing fast. This stage, called prediabetes, can be reversed if people act early. It also signals a higher chance of developing full diabetes or heart problems later on. Res
A fresh spring weather system is headed toward California, promising a mix of snowfall in the Sierra Nevada and gentle rain over Los Angeles. The National Weather Service predicts two distinct precipitation events for the Tahoe area. The first wave rolls in Monday evening and continues into Tuesd
The world of virtual and mixed reality is growing fast. Schools, hospitals, and games use these tools to make learning and play feel real. But as the tech gets more complex, it becomes harder to know if people actually enjoy or benefit from it. Traditional tests that check only how easy a system
