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Shaking Hands with Dangers - What Interest Rate Hikes Mean for Businesses

February 8, 2025

Interest rates jumping up and down can be a real headache for businesses. High interest rates don't just make loans more expensive, they also change how companies handle their money. The surprise is that the worst effects aren't immediate. Instead, it's the delayed reactions that can hurt them the

science

A New Way to Look at How CO2 Gets Turned into Fuel in Reactions

February 8, 2025

Let's dive into a fascinating world of tiny atoms trying to do big things. Picture this: scientists are working on turning carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful things, like fuel, using a special substance called cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc). They are examining the core principles of this chemical reac

politics

A Controversial Comeback

February 7, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has decided to bring back a staffer who resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This staffer, Marko Elez, stepped down after his past racist posts on social media were exposed by The Wall Street Journal. Elon Musk defended his

weather

Santonrini Shake-Up: Unusual Quakes Keep Rocking the Island

February 7, 2025

Santonrini, the popular Greek island, is experiencing the worst tremors. People are worried. Seismologists think that the biggest quake has yet to come. Nearby islands are also feeling the shakes. Santorini is no stranger to earthquakes because of its location near the Eurasian and African tectonic

celebrities

Ye's Controversial Morning Rant

February 7, 2025

On a Friday morning, the rapper Ye, previously known as Kanye West, sparked controversy with a series of provocative posts on X. The 47-year-old artist started posting around 4 a. m. PT (7 a. m. ET), many of which were offensive and self-aggrandizing. Ye's comments targeted the Jewish commu

finance

Amazon's Big Bet on AI

February 7, 2025

Picture this: a tech giant pouring $100 billion into a single year, all to grab a slice of the artificial intelligence pie. That's Amazon for you, making a bold move into the future. First, let's talk about why this matters. Amazon's plan to spend big on capital expenditures is a big deal, especial

politics

Youth of DOGE: Defending a colleague or not? ,

February 7, 2025

You might have heard about Vice President JD Vance lending a helping hand to a DOGE employee's actions. DOGE staffer, 25-year-old Marko Elez, had to step down in 2024. DOGE had operated under new leadership. DOGE got Norwegian CEO. "Make more lean". "Elimination 70%".

weather

Winter's Winding Snowy Path

February 7, 2025

Many people were still cleaning up from one winter storm that hit the Northeast, leaving schools and homes covered in ice. It was a new weekend. Another storm was coming. This time it was heading towards a long spot from the Midwest to the East Coast. It was a cold and wintry mix. Why does the

celebrities

Kanye's Controversial Return: Hate Speech and Unlikely Allies

February 7, 2025

Kanye West decided to make a comeback in the public eye after taking a break due to some controversial statements he made. It is a known fact that antisemitism is hateful and dangerous, but instead of learning from his mistakes, West posted hate speech in a recent series of posts on X. He claimed th

politics

Time to Upgrade Our Skies: Lessons from a Deadly Crash

February 7, 2025

Ever noticed how old some of our infrastructure is? Well, President Trump turned the spotlight on our aging air traffic control system. You don't need to be an expert to know 67 people died in a midair crash. This catastrophe took place somewhere near Reagan National Airport. It involved