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Picking the Next Fed Chief: A Tricky Task Ahead

December 21, 2025

The search for the next Federal Reserve chair is heating up, with President Donald Trump expected to make a decision soon. Three main candidates are in the running: Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, and Christopher Waller. All three have promised to uphold the Fed's independence, but they also share a pre

science

Italy's Gentle Giants: How Humans Changed Bear Behavior

December 21, 2025

Deep in the Italian mountains, a unique group of brown bears has been living near humans for a long time. These bears, called Apennine brown bears, are different from other brown bears. They are smaller and have different faces. They are also less likely to be aggressive. This is not just a random t

crypto

Crypto Rules: What's Holding Up the Big Vote?

December 21, 2025

Lawmakers are still figuring out how to regulate cryptocurrency. They wanted to have a big vote on it this year, but it looks like they won't make it in time. Now, they're aiming for early 2026, but there are some big hurdles to overcome. First, there are some key disagreements. One big issue is ho

health

Fasting and Exercise: A Winning Combo for Brain Health

December 21, 2025

Alzheimer's disease is a complex condition that needs a well-rounded approach to manage it effectively. Two strategies that have shown promise are regular aerobic exercise and intermittent fasting. However, the potential benefits of combining these two—exercising in a fasted state—have not been thor

science

Star Trek's Ship Design Might Actually Work for Real Space Travel

December 21, 2025

Star Trek's iconic spaceship, the Enterprise, might not just be a cool sci-fi creation. It turns out that its design could actually work for real faster-than-light travel. The ship has two big engine parts called nacelles, and they are placed far apart. This design is not just for looks. It helps cr

health

How Your Relationship Style Affects Healing After Sexual Assault

December 21, 2025

Sexual assault can leave deep scars, and how people cope varies greatly. One key factor is attachment style, which describes how people connect with others. This study looked at how different attachment styles affect stress levels and recovery in survivors who delayed reporting their assault. The r

health

Faith and Health: How Religion Helps Somali Dialysis Patients

December 21, 2025

In Somalia, a recent study looked at how faith impacts the lives of people on hemodialysis. Researchers wanted to see if religious beliefs could improve their quality of life. They surveyed 174 patients over three months. The findings were interesting. Patients who used religion to cope with their

politics

Mortgage Fraud Probe: A Political Chess Game

December 21, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking Republican official has taken aim at a Democratic congressman, sparking a heated debate about politics and ethics. The story begins with a conservative news outlet, The Gateway Pundit, publishing an article that alleged U. S. Representative Eric Swalwel

science

Sugarcane's Tiny Foe: The Secret Life of a Plant Invader

December 21, 2025

In the world of sugarcane, there's a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas albilineans that causes leaf scald disease. It's a tiny troublemaker with a small genome, which might be why it's so good at living inside plants. Scientists recently took a close look at what this bacterium is doing inside sug

politics

Why the Epstein Files Release Fell Short of Expectations

December 21, 2025

The recent release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has left many people unsatisfied. The files were heavily edited and only a small portion of what was promised was made public. This has angered some Republicans, who feel the release was not transparent enough. The Trump administration clai