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The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has built a reputation among income-focused investors for its consistent dividends, low fees, and exposure to high-quality companies. However, beneath the surface, several structural and macro challenges make SCHD a likely long-term underperformer. One major concern is tax inefficiency due to double taxation on dividends, which reduces overall … Read more
Taylor Swift made a stylish appearance at Missouri’s Arrowhead Stadium last night as she supported her boyfriend Travis Kelce. The pop star wore a custom-made look from Chanel’s 2025 Resort collection, including a tweed ensemble and knee-high leather boots. The outfit featured a black-and-white jacket layered over a wool romper, complemented by sheer black tights … Read more
Reports of rising flu-like cases in China have sparked international concerns about a potential pandemic. However, medical experts say the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is no COVID-19 and should not cause widespread panic. Dr. Paul Auwaerter, clinical director at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s division of infectious diseases, explains that HMPV commonly causes upper respiratory … Read more
The US government has selected 15 top-selling prescription drugs for price negotiations as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program, aimed at lowering medication costs for seniors and disabled individuals. The selected medications are prescribed to approximately 5.3 million Medicare beneficiaries to treat various conditions. The first round of ten drugs negotiated between August … Read more
Researchers at CCM Biosciences have made a groundbreaking discovery that revives a previously undruggable mitochondrial aging regulator through a novel enzyme activation mechanism. The team has identified first-in-class compounds that restore the enzyme’s activity to levels comparable to those of youthful cells, offering substantial potential for clinical applications in treating age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s, … Read more
A rare typewritten draft of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” lyrics sold for $508,000 at a Julien’s Auctions event in Nashville. The item, which includes the original “crumped false starts,” was found in a waste basket by late rock journalist Al Aronowitz after Dylan left his New Jersey home in 1964. Aronowitz had previously mentioned … Read more
California’s FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, has received 3,600 claims since wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area, with potential exposure totaling nearly $5 billion across the Palisades and Eaton fire zones. The plan estimates it covers 22% of structures in the Palisades fire and 12% in the Eaton fire. FAIR Plan officials … Read more
A groundbreaking study published in Cell on January 16 has shed light on the long-standing question of why Huntington’s disease symptoms typically appear in midlife, despite patients being born with the genetic mutation. Researchers have discovered that the DNA sequence driving the disease expands slowly over decades in specific brain cells before rapidly lengthening and … Read more
Ray Kohn, a former stunt driver and mechanic, knew something was wrong with his body for nearly a decade. He had pain in his knees and elbows, and his body was changing in unusual ways – his head grew, hands became larger, voice changed, and teeth shifted in his mouth. The 47-year-old finally found answers … Read more