The National Sleep Foundation ran surveys before and after the U. S. presidential election in 2024 to see how big events affect how people sleep. They asked thousands of Americans about their nightly rest and any changes they noticed around election day. The results show that many people repor
Algeria has started the steps needed to end a flight agreement it signed with the United Arab Emirates in 2013. The decision was announced by state media on Saturday, but officials did not explain why the country is withdrawing. The agreement, signed in Abu Dhabi and confirmed by a presidential d
The University of Florida’s wildlife team, called “Croc Docs, ” spends most nights in the Everglades hunting two dangerous species: alligators that need health checks and Burmese pythons that threaten native life. Instead of waiting for the sun, they launch airboats under moonlight and use radio
Recent years have seen a shift toward keeping the neck moving when treating spine problems. Instead of fusing bone segments together, doctors can now replace a damaged disc with an artificial one that still allows motion. This technique is called cervical disk arthroplasty, or CDA for short. The ne
The U. S. housing market is facing a tough time. Homebuilders are trying hard to attract buyers. They are offering deals like lower mortgage rates and smaller homes. But these deals are cutting into their profits. Pultegroup, a big homebuilder, just reported lower profits and sales. Their profit pe
Baltimore is still dealing with the aftermath of a recent winter storm. The mayor has said that the emergency is not over yet. People can park on the snow emergency routes again, but they should still be careful. Many places are open again, like recreation centers and courthouses. But some librarie
San Bernardino is getting a tech boost to fight crime. The city's police department just got over a million dollars from the federal government. This money is for a cool project called the Mobile Crime Prevention Program. The goal? To make the city safer by adding more eyes on the streets. Right no
The streaming service Peacock has seen a significant increase in its user base, adding 3 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2025. This brings its total subscriber count to 44 million. However, this growth comes with a cost. The company reported a substantial loss of $552 million during t
Apple has made a significant shift in how it offers its professional apps. The company has stopped selling the "Pro Apps Bundle for Education, " which was a popular deal for many users. This bundle included apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage at a discounted price o
Carvana, a company known for its online car sales, is in hot water. Their stock price has taken a nosedive. Why? A short seller has raised some serious questions about their business practices. First, let's talk about what a short seller is. They're like financial detectives. They look for companie
