Federal employees who believe they were wrongly fired for their political views are now taking their fight to the courts. They are asking judges and an independent body that handles federal worker disputes to decide if their First Amendment and civil service protections were violated. The cases fil
The U. S. and Ukraine have set up a special fund to invest in important projects. This fund, called the U. S. -Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF), started working in December. It was created quickly after a deal on minerals between the two countries in April. The goal is to put money into
In the UK, a big study called PINEAPPLE is looking at how kids do before and after surgery. The idea is to see if checking kids over before they go under anesthesia helps things go smoother. This check-up is called pediatric preassessment. It's like a pre-flight check for kids before they have surg
The U. S. debt has reached a staggering $38. 5 trillion, which is more than the country's GDP. This means the government owes more than it makes in a year. The interest on this debt alone is over $1 trillion every year, which is more than what the U. S. spends on its military. Most of this debt is
BitMEX is shaking things up by introducing Equity Perps, a fresh type of contract that lets people trade big US stocks and indexes around the clock. Think Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and even the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. These contracts are collateralized with crypto, meaning you can use your digital assets to
At the Consumer Electronics Show, a unique demo caught attention. It wasn't about the latest phone or TV, but about controlling a car's dashboard with just a wristband. Meta and Garmin teamed up to show off this idea. The band, worn on the wrist, picks up tiny electrical signals from finger movement
Soccer is more than just a game. It's a global language that brings people together. The 2026 World Cup is a big deal. It's the first time three countries—Mexico, the United States, and Canada—will host it together. This is a chance to show how sports can bring people and nations closer. The World
In a significant move, finance ministers from the G7 countries are set to gather in Washington on January 12. Their agenda? Rare earths and other critical minerals. This meeting comes at a time when these nations, except Japan, are heavily dependent on China for a wide range of materials. Rare eart
The building industry is going green, and recycled cement mortar (RCM) is getting attention. It's eco-friendly, but how strong is it? That's where smart tech comes in. Scientists used artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the strength of RCM. They added some smart algorithms to make the ANNs
BNB, a popular cryptocurrency, has been on a steady rise, gaining about 1. 7% in the last 24 hours. It's currently trading around $906. This upward trend shows a consistent demand, rather than a sudden surge, according to technical analysis. The price of BNB has been fluctuating between the high $8
