The idea of a global currency is not new, but with growing concerns about the US dollar’s dominance, investors are starting to look beyond it. However, creating an alternative to the current financial system is a complex task that requires international cooperation and agreement among nations. Some experts propose a digital currency or a basket … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico will further strain the already inadequate housing market in the Bay Area. The tariffs, which went into effect March 4, have caused builders to raise concerns about increased construction costs and home prices. The impact of the tariffs is uncertain, but experts … Read more
Arsenal ended their struggles for goals on a high note, thrashing PSV Eindhoven 6-1 in their Champions League knockout tie. The Gunners’ victory came with three of their injured forwards back from injury, and it’s clear that Mikel Arteta’s team is now a force to be reckoned with. The match was one-way traffic from the … Read more
Colossal Biosciences, a biotech company seeking to bring back extinct species, has announced a breakthrough in its mission to revive the woolly mammoth. Instead of attempting to clone the iconic creature, researchers have created a “woolly mouse” – a lab-born animal with shaggy fur and cold-adapted traits. By studying ancient mammoth DNA, scientists altered genes … Read more
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on this debilitating disease affecting nearly one million Americans. A recent conversation between Action News and Dr. Robert Shin, along with his patient Roger, highlighted the realities of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The chronic condition can bring immense challenges, but also underscores … Read more
Oil prices fell for a third day in a row on Wednesday, dropping 2.1% to $69.57 a barrel for Brent futures and 2.6% to $66.49 a barrel for US West Texas Intermediate crude. The decline is attributed to concerns over OPEC+ plans to increase output from April, which could pressure oil prices further. The Organization … Read more
China has increased its defense spending by 7.2% for the 2025 fiscal year, aiming to “firmly safeguard” its national security. The move is part of a larger trend among Western governments to boost military spending in response to global security concerns. The proposed defense budget of 1.78 trillion yuan ($244.99 billion) represents a significant increase, … Read more
The US has redesignated the Houthi group, previously designated as “Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organizations,” under the “Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO)” category. This change is expected to increase pressure on the group, particularly in terms of economic sanctions and asset freezing. The move was made by US President Donald Trump, who has been critical of … Read more
Pope Francis was in stable condition on Tuesday, breathing with supplemental oxygen after two respiratory crises the previous day. However, he will resume using a noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask while sleeping to help him breathe. The 88-year-old pope has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man. He had … Read more
A new study has revealed that lifting weights can be an effective way for older people to beat insomnia. The research found that strength or resistance-style training improved sleep quality more than traditional forms of exercise such as aerobic exercises like brisk walking or Pilates. The study, which involved 24 clinical trials with over 2,045 … Read more