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How Uncertainty and Conditional Beta Shape Crypto Prices

January 8, 2025

Ever wondered what really influences the price of cryptocurrencies? Researchers have found that using a conditional beta, instead of the fixed beta used in previous studies, can make pricing models more accurate. Conditional beta changes over time, reflecting real-time market conditions. This new ap

finance

Exploring the New Age of Bubble Dates: A Fresh Look at Stock Market Behavior

January 8, 2025

Imagine you're trying to pinpoint exactly when a stock market bubble bursts or recovers. This new study builds on an earlier model by adding a fourth stage, where the market goes through a unit root process after recovering. The key here is that this model helps us accurately estimate those critical

health

Checking in with Moms: How Nurse Visits Affect Violence, Money, and Feelings

January 8, 2025

Let's chat about a study in British Columbia, Canada, that looked into how nurse home visits can help new moms. This study, called the British Columbia Healthy Connections Project, wanted to find out if having a nurse visit new parents at home could make a difference in their lives. The study was ra

health

The Divided Opinions on Ozempic: Off-Label Drug Use and Public Concerns

January 8, 2025

Ozempic, a new drug used to tackle obesity, has stirred debate among the public. A recent survey of 3, 420 US adults, conducted between June 13 and 22, 2023, found that opinions are divided when it comes to doctors prescribing these medications for off-label use. Nearly half of the respondents, 46.

crime

Visiting New Orleans: Biden Praises City’s Resilience After Tragedy

January 7, 2025

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited New Orleans recently following a deadly attack on New Year’s Day. Speaking at an interfaith prayer service, Biden expressed deep empathy for the city and its people, stating, "We're here to stand by you, grieve with you, and show that you're not

politics

A Global Shift: Voters Kick Out Leaders Across the World

January 7, 2025

Voters around the globe are saying "no" to current leaders. From the U. S. to Germany, people are tired of the status quo. The Republican win in Washington is part of a bigger pattern. Inflation, cultural clashes, and frustration with political elites are driving this change. Key figures like Olaf S

education

School cellphone ban: Experts offer screen time tips

January 7, 2025

As kids head back to school in South Carolina, experts are sharing advice on how to manage screen time, especially with the state's new cellphone ban in public schools. A recent study found that while devices can help with learning, too much screen time can lead to issues like sleep problems and men

politics

China's Massive Coast Guard Ship at Disputed Reef

January 7, 2025

In a recent development, China has deployed one of the world's largest coast guard ships to Scarborough Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea that is claimed by both China and the Philippines. This massive vessel, nicknamed the "monster ship, " is over 12, 000 tons and 541 feet long. It's equipped wi

crime

A Tragic End in Park Forest: Man Held in Double Killing

January 7, 2025

A man, who was living with two women in Park Forest and dating one of them, has been arrested and charged with their murders. The women, Lillian Brown, 51, and Sabrina McCain, 30, were found shot in their home on December 26. Police were called to the scene around 6 pm and found both women dead. Bro

crime

New Year's Survivor Back Home in Baton Rouge

January 7, 2025

In Baton Rouge, there's some good news after a tragic start to the year. Parker Vidrine, an 18-year-old local student, is back home after being injured in a New Year's terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. His friend, Kareem Badawi, sadly didn't make it. The attack happened early in the mo