Queens is gearing up for a snowy weekend, with forecasts predicting 5-7 inches of snow. City officials recently shared their winter preparedness plans at a meeting in Borough President Donovan Richards' office. Antonio Whitaker, assistant director of the Bureau of Community Affairs at the NYC Depart
Belgium is a nation divided. It's split by language and faith, with the north being Dutch-speaking and Protestant, while the south is French-speaking and Catholic. Brussels, the capital, is a melting pot, hosting major organizations like NATO and the European Union. Back in the 16th and 17th centur
Big tech companies are spending a fortune on AI. They're building supercomputers and data centers. But where will the money come from? Some companies are spending more than they make. If AI loses its shine, the economy could take a big hit. AI is everywhere. It's changing how we learn, work, and cr
Kids in hospitals sometimes have heartbeats that are too slow. This can lead to serious trouble. Doctors have been trying different things to help. But, there's still a lot they don't know. A big look at past studies was done. They wanted to see what works best for kids with slow heartbeats and oth
Getting and holding onto a job is super important for people's money, social life, and feeling part of society. This review looks at what helps or makes it harder for workers over 50 to find and keep jobs. It checked out 244 studies and reports. The review used a theory called Human Ecology Theory.
Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen
The FDA is getting a new leader for its drug evaluation center. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping into this crucial role. Meanwhile, the CDC is reviewing the hepatitis B vaccine. This is a big deal because vaccines play a huge role in public health. But not everyone is happy with the FDA's plans. A group
In recent times, politics has taken center stage in financial planning discussions. This shift comes as no surprise, given the recent government shutdown, fluctuating tariffs, and stock market ups and downs. A recent study by the CFP Board reveals that politics is now the top concern for many Americ
China and France recently had a big talk in Beijing. The main topic? Trade. China said it would buy more stuff from France if France makes it easier for Chinese companies to do business there. This is important because there's been some tension lately. France has been upset about the trade imbalance
In Colorado, a group called Shining Stars Foundation is asking for help with their yearly toy drive. They want to make the holidays brighter for kids with cancer and their families. This event has been happening for about 20 years, and around 250 kids get to enjoy the toys each year. The foundation
