US Interest Rates Spark Market Decline Worry

The global market has experienced a decline in value, with investors growing concerned about the implications of rising US interest rates. Rising interest rates can lead to higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, potentially slowing economic growth. The FT reports that major market indices are down on concern that the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes … Read more

Trump’s Air Traffic Control Plan Raises Safety Concerns with SpaceX

The US government has assigned Elon Musk’s employees to investigate its troubled air traffic control system following several high-profile crashes. Experts warn that involving SpaceX, known for its safety record issues, poses significant risks to air travel. Critics question whether Musk is the right person to handle such a critical task, citing his company’s history … Read more

Accelerating CO2 Removal via Calcium Silicates

A study published in Nature suggests a new approach to accelerating carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere using naturally abundant minerals. Researchers propose using calcium silicates, which react quickly with CO2 and are similar to compounds already used in farming. Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have released 2650 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, … Read more

FDA’s Jim Jones Resigns Amid Mass Layoffs and Food Safety Concerns

Jim Jones, a key figure in strengthening federal food chemical oversight at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has submitted his resignation as Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. The move comes after 89 “indiscriminate” layoffs within the agency’s Human Foods Program, which include employees with highly technical expertise in nutrition, infant formula, and food … Read more

Jessica Simpson Finds Freedom in New Music After Divorce

Jessica Simpson has released her first single, “Use My Heart Against Me,” from her new EP, Nashville Canyon: Part 1. The singer, 44, had recently announced the end of her 10-year marriage to Eric Johnson, with whom she shares three children. In this week’s PEOPLE, Simpson talks about how making music in Nashville helped her … Read more

Google Removes AI Assistant Gemini from Google App for iOS Devices

Google has removed its artificial intelligence assistant, Gemini, from the Google app for iOS devices, prompting users to download a separate Gemini app from the App Store. The move aims to allow Google to compete more directly with other consumer-facing AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Customers who try to access Gemini through the Google app will … Read more

Pope Francis Recovering from Pneumonia in Rome Hospital

Pope Francis has made a slight improvement in his pneumonia recovery, according to new blood test results. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 after worsening bronchitis and is taking antibiotics and cortisone for asthmatic bronchitis. Despite health concerns due to his age, respiratory issues, and previous lung surgery, Francis … Read more

Do Women Really Need More Sleep?

A recent social media trend claims that women need several hours more sleep per night than men. However, experts say there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. Dr. Suzanne Bertisch, a physician specializing in sleep disorders, states that “there is no evidence that there is a fundamental biological reason women need more sleep.” … Read more