Pfizer's third-quarter earnings just came in, and guess what? They're way better than expected! The company's making a lot more money, thanks to a big demand for their COVID-19 treatments. Their best-selling drug, Paxlovid, brought in a whopping $2. 7 billion in the third quarter alone. This is a ma
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some new advice for older adults and people with weakened immune systems. It’s all about getting an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to stay safe. If you’re 65 or older, or if your immune system isn’t as strong, the CDC says to get a second
A recent vote by Stanford's Faculty Senate to decide whether to lift the censure on Scott Atlas, a COVID-19 adviser to former President Trump, has been delayed. The Senate wants to avoid any political interpretations, especially with the 2024 elections coming up. This delay seems to be a way to stee
Ken Griffin, the billionaire boss of Citadel, is facing a unique challenge as he moves his hedge fund from Chicago to Miami. You might think the main issue is the cost of relocating, but insiders say it's something else. Miami's private schools are struggling to keep up with the influx of wealthy fa
Imagine a place where people come together to talk about taxes, but end up discussing spending instead. That's what happened at a recent hearing in Waukegan, Illinois. The Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 wanted to raise its property tax levy by almost 5% for the next school year. Sounds l
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left Florida residents feeling anxious and stressed. These natural disasters have taken a mental health toll on many people. On the bright side, SpaceX successfully landed its rocket booster with its Starship, which is a big deal for the space industry. Meanwhile, B
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that children and teens who caught COVID-19 were more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to kids with other respiratory illnesses like flu or bronchitis. The risk was especially high for obese children, who had double the likelihood of gett
China's Finance Minister, Lan Fo’an, hinted at possible economic boosts on Saturday but didn't reveal any concrete plans. This comes after the economy's slow recovery from COVID-19 restrictions lifted in late 2022. Companies are cautious, cutting back on jobs and pay, while a struggling property mar
During the COVID-19 pandemic, government responses had unintended consequences. The number of unvaccinated kindergarten kids hit a record high. The CDC reported that around 80,000 more kids didn't get their shots compared to before the pandemic. This means fewer kids are protected against diseases l
During the early days of the pandemic, when Covid tests were hard to find, Donald Trump sent some to Vladimir Putin. This surprising move was confirmed by the Kremlin. The Russian president's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said that countries were sharing resources during this challenging time. Russia
