The United States spends a huge portion of the money that fuels new medicines, from cancer drugs to treatments for rare diseases. Because American companies invest most of the research and development money, they earn a lot of the profits that cover these costs. European governments often negotia
Japan is looking at a fresh way to support its investment agenda by issuing special “bridging bonds. ” These instruments are designed to connect short‑term borrowing with long‑term projects, helping the government fund new initiatives without immediately adding to its debt burden. The idea is not
Virginia Beach’s school board is rethinking how young students use computers in class. A new plan would stop pre-K through first graders from using school laptops during lessons next year. Second graders couldn’t take their devices home except in special cases, though they’d still use them at school
Potatoes aren’t just a food staple—they’re tiny factories of starch. Inside their humble tubers lies a complex world where microscopic features shape everything from how they taste in a fry to how they behave in processed foods. Researchers dug deep into 137 potato varieties from 16 countries, growi
Buying a big house usually means big spaces inside, but this one goes a step further with a backyard that feels like a private vacation spot. Built in 2011, the house sits on a flat half-acre lot, packed with features meant for hosting friends and family without ever leaving home. Outside, the yard
Amazon recently gave out $22 million to animation creators ready to use AI tools. The money aims to help projects like a spin-off from Maya and the Three, a music series with an online star named Diana, and a show called Cupcake & Friends. The catch? Creators must use Amazon’s AI platform, Project N
Florida can’t seem to catch a break from the heat, even when the skies open up. The state’s been struggling with drought, so rain is welcome—but not all at once. Heavy downpours could turn streets into rivers in some spots, while the humidity sticks around like an uninvited guest. Instead of making
Banks and crypto firms just teamed up to launch a fresh kind of dollar coin called fUSD. Unlike most stablecoins that sit idle without growing, this one gives big institutions a small cut—around 3% per year—if they play by specific rules. The coin is built on existing tech used by trading desks and
Cybercriminals have found a sneaky way to bypass password protections on Microsoft’s most popular tools like Outlook and Teams. Instead of stealing login details directly, they trick users into handing over temporary access codes. These codes let hackers log in without needing a password or second v
When streaming services update classic films with extended cuts, audiences usually yawn. Not this time. A newly edited version of a popular 2000s action movie has quietly taken over the charts, proving that some stories never lose their punch. The film combines two parts from the mid-2000s into one
