In 2026, if you use your personal car for work, you might notice a small change in your tax deductions. The IRS has decided to increase the standard mileage rate for business use to 72. 5 cents per mile. This is a 2. 5 cent increase from the previous year. The change is based on data analysis and in
The U. S. is facing a serious measles problem. In 2025, there were over 2, 000 cases. That's the highest number in many years. The last time it was this bad was in 1992. Back then, kids didn't get two doses of the MMR vaccine like they do now. Measles is super contagious. But vaccines help control
Syria and Israel are back at the negotiating table, thanks to the U. S. stepping in to help. After a few months of silence, talks have restarted, with Syria pushing for Israeli troops to leave areas they took over after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian team, led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-S
Chief Justice John Roberts wrapped up the Supreme Court's 2025 report with a quote from Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U. S. president. Coolidge, known for his quiet demeanor and conservative fiscal policies, spoke these words in 1926. He was celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Indepe
Maine stands out as one of the least religious states in the U. S. , but this doesn't mean its residents lack spiritual beliefs. In fact, many Mainers are exploring alternative paths to find meaning and connection. Take Camilla Norsworthy, for example. She grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of La
Michael Shaughnessy is now the top judge in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. He took over from Brendan Sheehan, who led the court for six years. Shaughnessy was chosen by his fellow judges for a two-year term starting in January. Shaughnessy has a lot on his plate. He will manage the court's dai
Inspira Technologies is making a bold step into the cancer diagnostics field. They've signed a preliminary deal to buy a company that specializes in liquid biopsy technology. This tech can detect cancer cells in blood samples using AI. The deal also includes a $15 million investment from an unnamed
In Denmark, there's a mix of ideas on how to take care of older people's teeth. Some focus on keeping teeth clean. Others think about the bigger picture. This study looks at why these differences exist. The study talks to people who work in nursing homes. It also talks to dental experts. Both group
Ever walked outside and seen your yard covered in blue snow? It's not a trick of the eye or some strange spill. It's all about how light plays with snow. Snow is not actually blue. It's the light that makes it seem that way. When sunlight hits the snow, it soaks up the red and yellow parts of the l
Science funding from the government has led to big wins in the past. Think about HIV treatments. These were made possible thanks to research done at universities with federal money. The 1980 Bayh-Dole Act was a big deal. It allowed schools and non-profits to patent their discoveries. This meant they
