Inflation is still on the rise, but not by much. The latest numbers show prices went up by 2. 6% over the past year. That's not great, but it's not terrible either. It's the same as last month, so at least it's not getting worse fast. The core PCE, which looks at prices without food and fuel, went
Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, is in a legal fight to keep her job after President Donald Trump tried to fire her. This is a big deal because the Fed usually makes decisions without political pressure. The Fed controls interest rates, which affect things like inflat
Everyday painkillers might be doing more harm than good. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen, found in Advil and Tylenol, are taken by millions to ease headaches and reduce fevers. But new research suggests these common drugs could be making bacteria stronger and harder to treat. Scientists in Australia fo
Doctors have been using AI tools to improve their work. These tools help them find diseases like cancer, make quicker diagnoses, and even predict health risks. But, there's a catch. New research shows that using AI too much might make doctors worse at their jobs. A study in the Lancet Gastroenterol
A recent study has uncovered a troubling trend: Americans are reading less for fun, and the gap between Black and white readers is widening. The research, published in iScience, looked at data from over 236, 000 people aged 15 and older, collected between 2003 and 2023, with 2020 excluded due to the
Washington, DC, has seen a drop in crime since federal law enforcement stepped in. But not everyone is happy about it. The city's mayor, Muriel Bowser, says crime has gone down. She points to fewer carjackings, gun crimes, and homicides. She thinks people feel more accountable now. But she also say
A young mother, Emilie, has shared her grief after losing her 3-year-old son, Trigg, in a tragic pool accident. She admits she wishes she had taken more steps to keep him safe. Trigg passed away in May after spending several days in critical condition at the hospital. The family's backyard pool was
The U. S. has seen a drop in overdose deaths, a win worth celebrating. But this progress is at risk. A new law could take health insurance away from millions, including many with opioid addiction. Medicaid covers nearly half of non-elderly adults battling opioid addiction. Without it, treatment beco
AI is making waves in healthcare, both good and bad. Recently, AI has shown it can design new antibiotics. This is a big deal because it could help fight tough infections. But AI isn't perfect. Doctors who relied too much on AI for spotting cancer saw their skills drop when the tool was taken away.
A tragic event unfolded at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Two young students lost their lives, and 17 others were hurt. This happened during a morning church service. The shooter, a man in his early 20s, took his own life after the attack. He used multiple weapons, including a rifle, shotgun, and
