In China, companies are increasingly concerned with their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings. But when different agencies have conflicting ratings, it can become a barrier for these companies to get loans from banks. From 2014 to 2022, researchers studied Chinese listed firms to see
Young Japanese adults, both men and women, were studied to see how their daily diet links to the amount of muscle in their trunk and the presence of fat within those muscles. This study focused on people aged 20 to 26. To measure trunk muscle thickness (MT) and echo intensity (EI), which shows how m
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski expressed his shock over the team's decision to fire head coach Jerod Mayo right after the regular season ended. He shared his thoughts on the Fox halftime show, raising concerns about the fairness of the move. "I was surprised by that, " Gronkows
On Monday, a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank was attacked by gunmen. The attack, which happened in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, left three people dead and seven injured. This incident comes amidst a surge in violence since Hamas's attack from Gaza last October. The victims
The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, Michael Barr, is leaving his supervisory role next month. This move comes amid speculation that President-elect Donald Trump wants a more bank-friendly candidate. Barr will stay on as a Fed governor until 2026, but his resignation as the vice chair for su
On Monday, North Korea launched a ballistic missile as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting South Korea. Blinken warned that North Korea was getting closer to Russia in terms of advanced space technology. He also mentioned that while a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would likely
You might not have heard much about freshman Cooper Flagg, but he's making big waves at Duke. Flagg, a 6-foot-9 powerhouse, is averaging 17. 4 points, 8. 4 rebounds, 3. 6 assists, 1. 6 steals, and 1. 3 blocks per game. This isn't just impressive; it's historic. Many expected Duke to be good, but Fla
At CES 2025, Belkin unveiled their Stage PowerGrip, a power bank designed to look like an old-fashioned camera. It's not just about looks; this gadget snaps onto the back of iPhones 12 and newer, offering wireless or wired charging. With a 10, 000mAh cell, it can charge an iPhone at least one and a
You might think that using Health Information Systems (HIS) in Sri Lanka would be a no-brainer. But, surprisingly, it's not as popular as it should be. Researchers wanted to figure out why this is happening and what could make healthcare workers more open to using these systems. They asked 170 docto
These days, basketball teams like Duke and the Boston Celtics are relying heavily on their three-point shooting. But Michigan State, led by coach Tom Izzo, seems to be defying this trend. The Spartans are taking and making three-pointers less frequently than most other teams, yet they're still winni
