Pinky Cole, a successful vegan food entrepreneur, woke up feeling drained after the presidential election results. She had built her business from scratch in just a few years, but today, she felt emotionally exhausted. "I'm sad, " she shared with ESSENCE. This election, she said, affected her differ
In a major election night, Republicans are close to securing a majority in the US Senate. They flipped seats in West Virginia and Ohio, where businessman Bernie Moreno won against long-term Senator Sherrod Brown. Gov. Jim Justice, known for his lively persona and pet bulldog, took West Virginia. Wit
In the recent 2024 elections, California voters showed a mixed bag of preferences. They largely supported Democrats, with Adam Schiff, a known critic of former President Trump, winning a seat in the Senate. The House and state races continued to favor Democrats, keeping the blue wave rolling. Howeve
It's official: Republicans have taken control of the Senate, CNN reports. With several races still undecided, the GOP now has 52 seats. This shift in power comes after a series of wins, including in West Virginia and Ohio. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice won the seat left vacant by Democrat-turne
In Benin, a study looked at how gender, birth order, and natural skills affect how much education kids in the same family get. They used two methods: a simple approach and a detailed model of how families divide their resources for education. The researchers found that in families where parents did
Did you know that user opinions on Facebook can point businesses towards profitable partnerships? It might sound like a stretch, but a recent study explored just that. Instead of relying on traditional methods, researchers turned to social media to find strategic business connections. They developed
Ever heard of crypto coins? These digital currencies are shaking things up in a big way! There are over 700 of them traded on Coindesk, and in November 2016, their total value soared to over $14 billion. But why are they such a big deal? Let's take a closer look! Without a central bank to manage th
Europe's Open Science Cloud (EOSC) is all about making data easy to find, use, and share. Unlike experts, the public needs a simpler way to dive into science. Even so, they're making big waves, especially in fields like astrophysics. This review looks at how everyday people are contributing to scien
Ever wondered what people who don't follow any political parties see on social media during elections? You might think they're getting a mix of views, but that's not the case. A study found that these folks, let's call them "political outsiders, " mainly see posts from a few political parties. It's
Imagine technology as a big dance floor. Some technologies are the cool kids in the middle, while others are the wallflowers waiting for their moment to shine. This is what some experts are now calling "technological parasitism. " At its core, it's all about how one tech (the wallflower) evolves by
