American Express is on a roll, thanks to young, wealthy spenders. The company just reported a huge jump in profits and revenue. They made $2. 9 billion in net income, up 16% from last year. Earnings per share also went up by 19%, beating what experts expected. Total revenue hit a record $18. 43 bill
Some big news outlets like The New York Times, The Associated Press, and even Newsmax have decided not to sign a new document from the Pentagon. This document is about new press rules. If they don't sign, they might have to leave the Pentagon. These news organizations think the new rules are unfair
Understanding how faith impacts mental health is tricky. Some studies say it helps, others say it doesn't. Most of these studies look at a single point in time, but a recent one from the Netherlands took a closer look over nine years. Researchers wanted to see how faith, depression, and thoughts of
In a move that has sparked debate, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has ordered a review of U. S. intelligence agencies to see if random polygraph tests for employees and contractors could be a good idea. This comes as the Trump administration is trying hard to stop leaks of secret in
Ever wondered why some people feel down, sleep poorly, and avoid others? It might have something to do with tiny sugar molecules in the brain. These sugars, called glycans, attach to proteins and change how they work. Researchers found that when these sugars are out of balance, they can mess up the
A journalist from El Salvador, Mario Guevara, was sent back to his home country after being held in the U. S. for months. He had been covering a protest in Georgia when he was arrested and handed over to immigration authorities. Guevara, who had been living in the U. S. for 20 years, was known for
Harvard University is making a big change. They are cutting back on their doctoral programs. This is not a total stop, but a significant slowdown. The university says they are facing money troubles. Other schools are also feeling the pinch. Boston University, for example, paused some graduate progra
The federal government has decided to pause $2. 1 billion in funding for Chicago's subway projects. This move is part of a larger political strategy, targeting cities led by Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. The projects in question are the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple
Ellie Colson, a 37-year-old woman from the U. K. , has sparked a global conversation about choosing a childfree life. She shared her reasons for not wanting kids on social media, and her post quickly went viral. Colson's journey is a testament to the fact that life doesn't have to follow a tradition
Angelina Jolie has been making waves at the San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain. She's there to promote her new movie, "Couture, " which she stars in alongside Colin Farrell and Jennifer Lawrence. But it wasn't just the film that had people talking. Jolie shared some deep thoughts about her country
