The new Czech government, led by the ANO party, is at odds with the outgoing administration over the 2026 budget. The dispute centers around the budget's lack of funds for infrastructure and social programs, which the ANO party and its allies argue is necessary to meet their campaign promises. The
In Eagle River, Alaska, a debate is brewing about what truly represents conservative values. At the heart of this discussion are strong schools, safe communities, and fiscal discipline. These are not just buzzwords; they are the foundation of a thriving society. However, recent political actions hav
In the world of water studies, scientists often use environmental DNA (eDNA) to spot fish. But there's a problem: fish feed can fool these tests, making it seem like fish are present when they're not. This is a big issue, especially near fish farms, because it can give wrong results. Researchers to
Kathy Ireland, famous for her modeling and business career, has added a new role to her resume: commercial fisherman. She's now part of the crew on her husband's fishing boat, the 4th Watch, out of Santa Barbara, California. This isn't just a hobby for Ireland; she's fully committed, having obtained
Next week, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, is expected to unveil a budget that includes a larger financial safety net. This announcement comes from Lucy Rigby, the City minister, who is set to share this news with finance professionals at the UK Finance annual dinner. The budge
China's money situation is showing some changes. From January to October 2025, the country's income grew by 0. 8% compared to the same time last year. This is a bit better than the 0. 5% growth seen from January to September. So, things are looking a bit brighter, but not by much. Spending, on the
Fish live in water. This water is full of germs. Fish are born ready to face these germs. They have a built-in defense system. This system is always on guard. It is called the innate immune system. One of its key weapons is tiny proteins called antimicrobial peptides, or AMPs. These AMPs help fish f
China's finance minister recently shared some big plans for the country's economy. Over the next five years, China aims to strengthen its fiscal policy. This means they will use different tools like taxes, government bonds, and subsidies to support economic growth. The minister mentioned that the g
Fiserv, a big name in financial tech, just wrapped up a legal matter with the U. S. government. This case was about some old practices in their output solutions business. The government said Fiserv didn't follow U. S. Postal Service rules about updating addresses. Fiserv said they worked closely wit
Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are asking tough questions about Frank Bisignano's time as Fiserv's CEO. They want to know if he played a part in the company's recent struggles and if he was honest with investors about Fiserv's financial outlook. Fiserv's stock took a big hit last week. Thi
