The Czech government wants to fix pension funds that aren’t giving good returns. Right now, about four million people in Czechia put money into these funds, run by nine different companies. But many Czechs have stopped trusting these funds because they don’t grow much and charge high fees. Most fund
Scientists have developed a quicker way to measure tiny molecules in our blood that might affect heart disease and metabolism. These molecules come from gut bacteria and our own cells, and they could reveal new clues about health issues like diabetes or heart problems. The old testing methods only c
Some Ohio lawmakers aren’t convinced Cleveland needs a third Level 1 trauma center, despite plans by Cleveland Clinic to build one by 2028. Eleven state legislators recently asked the hospital system to pause and prove why the region truly needs the extra facility. They argue that expanding care sho
Doctors often remove a small cone-shaped piece of the cervix to treat early-stage cancer. But sometimes, tiny bits of tumor remain unseen after this procedure. The new study asked whether ultrasound scans could spot these hidden cancer cells more reliably than before. Researchers reviewed past pati
Bitcoin is back to dancing around $67, 000, reclaiming a tiny bit of ground after losing nearly one-tenth of its value in just seven days. That’s the smallest victory in a week that’s been anything but smooth. While U. S. stock markets are flipping record highs like pancakes, Bitcoin isn’t riding th
The bottom of Lake Superior hides an underwater world most people never see. On June 6th, scientists will send a camera-equipped robot down 1, 300 feet to explore this mysterious zone. A team will livestream their dive, letting viewers watch creatures and rocks appear on screen in real time. But con
Northeast Ohio has enjoyed a stretch of clear, sunny days with little change in weather. From now until Friday, the region will stay mostly dry under a stable weather system pushing in from the north. Daily highs will rise gradually—from the mid-70s on Wednesday to the upper 80s by Friday—as warmer
The Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is back for a second round with Madden NFL, this time as the game's lead cover athlete. Only a few players before him have pulled off that feat. Most of them struggled the next season—stats dropped, injuries piled up, or they lost their starting spots. Wi
The big sports leagues aren’t happy with a new Senate bill meant to "fix" college sports. The bill, called the Protect College Sports Act, tries to help the NCAA and its members with problems they created themselves. For years, these schools worked together to make rules that kept players from getti
A sudden break in a key wastewater pipe in Tijuana flooded the local river valley with raw sewage, pushing a nearby treatment plant beyond its limits and releasing toxic gas into homes overnight. The collapse of the Parallel Gravity Line, a major conduit that carries waste across Tijuana, was rep
