In 2025, a group of economists, led by Joseph Davis at Vanguard, made predictions that turned out to be quite accurate. They forecasted an unemployment rate of 4. 4%, an average of 97, 500 new jobs per month, and a 3% increase in the Consumer Price Index. As the year comes to a close, these numbers
As 2025 wrapped up, the student loan forgiveness landscape saw some shifts. The Department of Education restarted several programs that had been on hold. Before leaving office, former President Joe Biden's administration had already greenlit billions in loan forgiveness. This relief came through var
Anemia is a big problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. It affects people of all ages. But, there's a gap in the research. Most studies focus on kids and pregnant women. University students are often left out. This is a problem. Anemia can impact their health and studies. Understanding this issue better can
The 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena made history, not just for its theme, “The Magic in Teamwork, ” but also for the relentless rain that turned the event into a soggy spectacle. Despite the weather, the parade went on, featuring over 80 entrants, including marching bands and elaborate floats. The rai
Seattle-area schools have been using a health survey called "Check Yourself" to gather information from students as young as 10. This survey covers topics like gender identity, romantic interests, and substance use. The data collected is then shared with external organizations, which has raised priv
Pigs have been moving around the Pacific islands for thousands of years. This isn't just a fun fact. It's a big deal. These pigs changed the islands forever. But how did they get there? Scientists looked at pig DNA and teeth. They studied over 500 pigs. They also looked at teeth from pigs that live
In a Swiss ski town, a New Year's Eve celebration took a tragic turn when a fire broke out at a popular bar. The blaze, which started around 1:30 a. m. , caused panic and chaos as partygoers rushed to escape. Witnesses described seeing flames in shades of orange, yellow, and red consuming the buildi
Donald Trump, the former president, took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to criticize actor George Clooney. Trump's post, made on New Year's Eve, was filled with harsh words. He called Clooney an "average guy" who often complained about politics. Trump also dismissed Clooney's acting car
In Uganda, young adults are increasingly looking to start their own businesses. But does gender play a role in who decides to become an entrepreneur? A recent study focused on final-year university students to find out. The study looked at students at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. I
In a dazzling display of creativity and hard work, Artistic Entertainment Services (AES) took home six trophies from the 137th Rose Parade. This is a big deal because they built 16 out of the 42 floats in the parade. That's a lot of floats! AES didn't just build floats; they built award-winning one
