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Best Buy's third quarter of 2025 hasn't been as jolly as they hoped. Sales haven't taken off like expected, and the company is now predicting a smaller annual revenue. Why the slowdown? Early holiday shopping and new tech releases didn't draw as many shoppers as Best Buy had hoped. Even with new iPh

Holiday Weight Gain: Americans’ Expectations and Habits

A study by Herbalife found that 24% of Americans are still carrying extra weight from last year's holiday season. On average, that's nearly 10 pounds! As the end of 2024 approaches, many expect to gain another six pounds. The survey, called "Holiday Healthy Habits, " showed that half of Americans fe

science

Why Monkeys See Things Differently Too

We all see things that aren't really there sometimes—that's what we call optical illusions. Scientists find these mind-bending tricks fascinating because they reveal how our eyes and brains work together to create our perception of the world. Interestingly, nonhuman primates, like monkeys, also fall

finance

Ken Griffin: Selling Citadel Stake Could Happen

Citadel's founder Ken Griffin hinted that he might sell a small part of his hedge fund someday. He made this comment at an event in New York. Griffin said it was a smart move to sell a piece of Citadel Securities to Sequoia and Paradigm in 2022. This deal put the firm's value at $22 billion. Griffi

science

How EGFR Gets Wrapped Up: Different Paths for Different Ligands

The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci

politics

Trump's Plan to Use Tariffs Against Immigration and Drugs

Former President Donald Trump recently announced his intention to impose significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. He plans to hit all products from these countries with a 25% tariff, specifically targeting Canada and Mexico. Additionally, he proposed an extra 10% tariff on Chin

The Hidden Role of Gender in Lung Health for Scleroderma Patients

Systemic sclerosis (SSc), a mysterious autoimmune condition, has been flummoxing researchers for years. With a complex web of symptoms and complications, it's a real puzzle. Lately, scientists have been taking a close look at how men and women with SSc might be differently affected, especially when

The Link Between Tough Childhoods and Asthma Severity in Adults

Did you know that having a tough childhood can make asthma worse for adults? A recent study found that almost half of US adults with asthma have severe symptoms. This study looked at how bad experiences in childhood, like abuse or family problems, affect asthma in adulthood. They asked over 22, 000

education

Similarity vs Diversity: How to Get Along?

Ever wondered if celebrating differences or similarities makes us friendlier towards others? Science says that when it comes to different groups like ethnic, religious, or political ones, people just love having something in common. Research has shown that the more alike we feel, the more we want to

Can AI Pick the Best Meds for Your Blood Pressure?