Thomas Goetz has started a podcast that looks at one medicine each episode and tells the whole story behind it. He says every drug has a bigger tale – how the disease came about, why we treat it with that medicine, and what the drug does to society. Instead of just telling you how a pill works
Tech stocks are getting a lot of attention lately, with three major companies—Lam Research, ServiceNow, and Apple—drawing bullish reviews from financial experts. Lam Research, a key player in semiconductor manufacturing, saw its stock climb to $267. 78 last Friday. Analysts aren’t just hopeful; they
Most stocks don’t pay much anymore. The S&P 500’s average dividend now sits at 1. 1%, far below the 2%+ levels seen just a few years back. High stock prices are partly to blame, but that doesn’t help anyone trying to live off their investments. The bright side? There are exchange-traded funds design
Turning a large sum like $100, 000 into long-term gains isn’t just about picking stocks. Most advice focuses on where to put money, but few discuss why these choices matter. The article suggests buying shares in corporations ranging from healthcare giants to fast-food chains. Why? Because these comp
Researchers recently examined how a common supplement might protect lungs from damage caused by a widely used pesticide. The study focused on alpha-cypermethrin, a chemical found in many insect sprays. When male rats were exposed to this pesticide, their lung tissue showed signs of stress and damage
Donald Trump, known for his constant criticism of reporters and labeling stories as "fake news, " will finally attend the annual White House Correspondents' dinner this weekend. It marks his first appearance at the event since becoming president. His decision to go this time comes after skipping it
Devin Booker’s story isn’t just about his basketball skills—it’s also about the cultures and values that shaped him. Born in Michigan, he spent most of his childhood in Mississippi, where his father, a former pro basketball player, guided him. His mother, with Hispanic roots, played a big part in ra
UK authorities just raided eight London homes linked to people suspected of running informal crypto cash exchanges. No criminal charges have been filed yet, but the message is clear: trading crypto for profit without following financial rules is no longer a gray area. The Financial Conduct Authority
The financial world wasn’t made for robots. It was designed for humans—complete with banker’s hours, physical branches, and paperwork. But now that AI agents are starting to trade, invest, and make economic decisions on their own, the system’s human-focused flaws are becoming obvious. These agents d
Central banks around the world now see stablecoins as a major financial challenge, not just a cryptocurrency experiment gone too far. These digital dollars, euros, or other currency-backed tokens have grown big enough to disrupt traditional banking in ways regulators never anticipated. Unlike bank d
