Investors in the U. S. took a step back from big moves last week. They put less money into stock funds as they waited for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and big tech companies' earnings reports. This cautious approach led to a significant drop in investments compared to the previou
States are making their own rules for AI in mental health. This is happening because the federal government hasn't set clear guidelines yet. But there's a problem: mental health experts aren't always involved in making these rules. This could lead to laws that don't really help people. AI is moving
Weather can be downright scary, even without Halloween decorations. Ever thought about how lightning strikes the earth around eight million times a day? That’s a lot of electricity! Most of the time, it’s harmless, but about 20 to 30 people in the U. S. aren’t so lucky each year. So, while the odds
In northern Virginia, Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is now focused on closing down the Community Business Partnership, a non-profit she once helped run as finance director. This organization, which has been around for nearly 30 years, is shutting its doors at the end of December. The reason? The Trump a
Trump's recent joke about his health at a Florida rally has sparked a mix of laughter and concern. The 79-year-old president made light of online rumors about his energy levels, joking, "People keep asking if I'm okay — I've got the shakes! " This quip quickly spread across social media, with suppor
Gum disease is more than just a dental issue. It's linked to serious health problems like cancer and heart disease. The main culprit? A bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum. This sneaky germ loves to hang out in your mouth and can cause big trouble if it spreads. Here's how it works. When you do
Nurses today face a tough job. They deal with advanced tech and growing responsibilities. This can lead to burnout and unhappiness at work. But there's a factor that might help: spirituality. Research shows that the work environment affects how nurses feel about their jobs. But what about the role
The Federal Reserve decided to lower its interest rate this week, but mortgage rates didn't follow suit. Instead, they went up. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased by 20 basis points after the Fed's announcement and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, according to Mortgage
The brain is pretty good at dealing with interruptions. Scientists looked at how monkey brains work when they are doing memory tasks and get distracted. They found that the brain's activity in the prefrontal cortex (pFC) can return to normal after a distraction. When something distracts the brain,
A federal judge in Boston has decided to step into a heated dispute over SNAP food assistance funds. The issue revolves around the Trump administration's decision not to use billions in emergency funds to cover food stamp benefits for millions of Americans in November. The judge, Indira Talwani, ex
