The United States is set to send an early payment toward the huge amount it owes the United Nations. This step comes after U. N. leaders warned that the organization could face a serious financial crisis if member countries keep falling behind on their dues. Washington has accumulated more than $2.
Young people are cutting their social media use and finding fresh ways to spend time. A 23‑year‑old account manager deleted all his phone apps and reported feeling happier, less stressed, and more present. He says the endless stream of ads, influencer promos, and comparison posts makes people feel p
The Middle East is experiencing a notable rise in trade, even as global markets face uncertainty. Gulf Cooperation Council countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, have driven this increase. Between 2021 and 2024, the region’s trade grew by about 15% each year. This rat
It is a busy day for actors, singers and comedians as many well‑known names turn another year older. James Spader marks 66, a milestone for the actor best remembered for his role as a broker in the film “Wall Street. ” Garth Brooks, who just finished narrating the 2022 miniseries “America’s Na
The drive, fairway woods and long irons are the tools many golfers rely on to send the ball far. Researchers have zeroed in on two key elements that can lift a player’s clubhead speed (CHS): how the body pushes back against the ground and where the centre of pressure moves during the swing. Gr
The value of Bitcoin has slipped back to the level it was at before Trump’s victory, leaving many investors puzzled. A recent market dip shows that the cryptocurrency is still fragile, especially after the United States Federal Reserve may cut interest rates. After Trump announced a new chair
A sudden warm spell and early rains in California sparked an explosive rise of the infamous death‑cap mushroom, turning a common outdoor activity into a public health nightmare. Since November, four people have lost their lives and more than thirty others fell seriously ill after confusing these
Fungi can change their shape on the fly. When the outside world shifts, they switch between cell forms to survive or infect. Scientists know a lot about the genes that trigger these changes, but they have not looked closely at what fuels them. A new study shows that the sugar‑processing rou
The University of Utah is the state’s second‑largest school, but its influence stretches far beyond campus. A fresh report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows how the university fuels Utah’s economy, creates jobs, and shapes culture. In 2024 the U. directly hired nearly 45 000 people,
The new Hudson River tunnel plan, worth about $16 billion, will pause at 5 p. m. ET on Friday because federal money has stayed frozen for four months, the Gateway Development Commission said. The project aims to fix an old rail tunnel built in 1910 that was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and t
