UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed nuclear power as part of the country’s transition to renewable energy. The government has committed nearly £18 billion to Sizewell C, its first significant stake in a new nuclear plant since the 1980s. This investment aims to help the UK meet growing electricity demand without fossil fuels and … Read more
US stocks rose modestly on Tuesday as investors remained cautiously optimistic about the progress of US-China trade talks, which entered their second day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.25%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite added around 0.6%. Companies such as Tesla and Alphabet reported positive gains, but Microsoft slipped 0.4%. The World … Read more
Prostate cancer screening has been a topic of debate in recent years, with some primary care physicians cautioning against routine PSA tests due to concerns about false positives and unnecessary procedures. Dr. Roach, an expert in prostate cancer screening, sheds light on the current guidelines and recommendations. PSA testing is a blood test that measures … Read more
A new film designed for the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater, debuting at the American Museum of Natural History’s globe-shaped, laser-projection screen on June 9th (and to AMNH members starting June 6th), promises an immersive experience that showcases the Milky Way galaxy. “Encounters in the Milky Way” uses artistic renderings of real scientific data to describe … Read more
A mass shooting at a high school in Graz, Austria, on Tuesday killed 10 people, including teenagers, in one of the country’s worst rampages. The victims included children between 14 and 18 years old, with six females and three males among them. Twelve students were injured, some seriously, but one adult died on Tuesday evening. … Read more
Global stock markets are at an all-time high as the ‘Inflation Week’ begins, with key readings on U.S. price pressures and two significant Treasury bond auctions set to take place. The upcoming events could provide insight into the ongoing inflation concerns and impact global market trends. Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/inflation-week-global-stocks-record-f8d8d7b3
Solar installer Sunnova has significantly reduced its workforce by more than half, with nearly 718 employees affected by the layoffs. The company cited reducing operating expenses and preserving value for stakeholders as reasons for the cuts. Former interim CFO Robyn Liska was also among those terminated, but received an executive severance package. The move comes … Read more
The global Jewish population grew by 6% between 2010 and 2020, from an estimated 14 million to nearly 15 million. This growth rate is slower than the rest of the world’s population, which increased by about twice as much during the same period. Jews are primarily concentrated in North America (primarily in the US) and … Read more
Wayve and Uber are planning to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in London in the coming years. The news comes after the UK government announced an accelerated framework for self-driving commercial pilots, allowing the companies to fast-track their trials. The service will initially focus on the UK capital, with plans to expand to greater … Read more
Small business optimism has increased for the first time this year, according to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 98.8 in May, after declining on tariff concerns. However, taxes remain a major source of uncertainty for many business owners. The survey found … Read more