COVID-19 is making a comeback in the U. S. , but it's not as bad as before. As schools reopened and colder months approached, COVID cases and hospitalizations started to climb. However, they are still much lower than in previous years. For the week ending August 9, the COVID hospitalization rate wa
Lead is a dangerous poison found in many water bodies. It's not good for any living thing, but we don't know much about how it affects amphibians like frogs. Scientists decided to study this by looking at the fat and liver changes in Rana chensinensis tadpoles when exposed to lead. They tested two
Better Home & Finance, a company that helps people with homeownership, saw its stock drop a bit recently. On a Thursday, the stock price fell by 0. 7%. It went as low as $20. 60 but ended the day at $21. 15. More people traded shares that day compared to usual, with 62, 941 shares changing hands, wh
People don't join conspiracy groups because they are stupid or easily fooled. It's more about finding a sense of belonging and support. A recent study followed people as they got more involved in these groups. Researchers spent five years talking to members, joining online chats, and going to meetin
Rackspace Technology, Inc. is catching the eye of big investors. Russell Investments Group Ltd. made a huge move, increasing its stake in the company by a whopping 4, 053. 5% in the first quarter. This means they now own 846, 112 shares, worth about $1. 43 million. But Russell isn't the only one. Ot
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
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
In Louisiana, a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus is causing serious trouble. This year alone, six people have died, and 34 others have gotten sick from it. The bacteria loves warm, brackish water and can make people very ill if they eat contaminated shellfish or swim with open wounds. Th
Credo Technology Group has caught the eye of many investors lately. A bunch of research firms are keeping a close watch on the company. Most of them, about 13, think it's a good bet to buy. Out of these, 12 say it's a solid buy, and one even thinks it's a strong buy. The average price target for the
Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to hold a position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is under intense pressure to step down. This comes after President Donald Trump moved to remove her from her role. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, suggested that Cook should take a leave of ab
