A strategist is warning of a divergence in the US and European markets due to Trump’s trade policies, suggesting investors consider bonds, Europe stocks, and bitcoin. According to Dhaval Joshi, chief strategist for BCA Research’s Counterpoint, the US faces stagflation, while other major economies face deflationary pressure. Trump’s tariffs on China have created a divergence … Read more
Astronomers have been trying to determine how the heaviest elements, like gold, were formed in the universe for decades. Now, new research based on a signal uncovered in archival space mission data may point to a potential clue: magnetars, or highly magnetized neutron stars. Scientists believe that lighter elements such as hydrogen and helium likely … Read more
A popular website has been brought down due to an unexpected surge in traffic. The website’s server was overwhelmed with too many requests, causing it to become unavailable. The issue occurred on [date] at approximately [time], leaving thousands of users unable to access the site. The website’s administrators are currently working to resolve the problem … Read more
Google is set to unveil its next evolution of the Material Design design language, dubbed Material 3 Expressive, at Google I/O 2025. The new design language aims to improve the Android user experience with several key changes. At the heart of Material 3 Expressive are subtle yet significant updates to the Settings app, which has … Read more
Voice of America (VOA) journalists are set to return to work next week after a federal district court order requiring the Trump administration to restore funding for the international news broadcaster. The decision comes despite ongoing uncertainty, with a federal appeals court pausing parts of the lower court’s ruling that required the administration to revive … Read more
Ruth Buzzi, the iconic actress best known for her role as Gladys Ormphby on the 1960s comedy hit “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In,” has passed away at the age of 88. Buzzi succumbed to complications from Alzheimer’s disease at her ranch home in Texas. Born in New England, Buzzi began her acting career after high school … Read more
The Importance of Human Connection in Young People’s Lives Recent research suggests that young people need “real-life human contact and love” to flourish. Building meaningful relationships is essential for human well-being, as it helps individuals find meaning and purpose in life. However, a decline in institutions like organized religion and the rise of technology are … Read more
A leading immunologist, Dr Paul Offit, has warned of a “post-herd-immunity world” as measles outbreaks affect communities with low vaccination rates in the American south-west, Mexico, and Canada. The US is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 25 years, centered in west Texas, which has killed two unvaccinated children and one adult. The US eliminated … Read more
A team of researchers led by Katsu Takahashi at the Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital in Osaka, Japan, has made significant progress in developing a treatment that could help people grow new teeth. The clinical trial began in July 2024 and aims to make the treatment publicly available by 2030. Currently, about 1% of the … Read more
Airbnb Inc. has issued a weaker-than-expected outlook for its second-quarter growth, citing softening demand for travel in the US. The company joins Booking Holdings Inc., another online travel agency, in attributing this trend to economic uncertainty. For the quarter ending June 30, Airbnb predicted a moderation of nights and experiences booked, with a growth rate … Read more