The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) has matched over 41,000 medical school seniors and graduates to U.S. residency positions, a new record. The program filled 93.5% of available training slots, with 53,373 applicants competing for 44,344 spots. This marks the first time both numbers have broken records. The NRMP also announced that active medical residents … Read more
Planning with ChatGPT has become increasingly popular, but its limitations are clear. To overcome these, some experts recommend using an “invert prompt” to make more complete plans that account for real-life variables and potential failures. The invert prompt involves adding one line to the original question. For example, you can ask: “Explain first how this … Read more
Researchers discovered that exercise strengthens the blood-brain barrier, improving brain function and potentially fighting dementia. A new study found that an exercise protein, GPLD1, boosts brain health by repairing aging barriers and reducing leaky proteins in older mice with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggest that regular exercise may repair aging blood-brain barriers and improve brain … Read more
Microsoft shares fell 2-3% after a strong Q2 earnings report, despite Bank of America reinstating a Buy rating with a $500 price target. The company’s revenue grew 1.2% year-over-year and Azure increased by 39%. However, Microsoft’s capital expenditures nearly doubled to $29.9 billion, and investment losses in OpenAI reached $3.1 billion in Q1. The decline … Read more
SEC officials have questioned the ability of Egan-Jones Rating Co., a small firm, to rate government debt and asset-backed securities. The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns about the firm’s financial resources and management capabilities, which could impact its efforts to regain this rating capability after being banned over a decade ago. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-24/sec-questions-egan-jones-over-bid-to-again-rate-government-debt
The US is facing a new economic challenge, one that could be devastating for ordinary Americans. The combination of high inflation and slow economic growth has the potential to cause significant harm. Inflation refers to a rise in prices of goods and services over time. A moderate level of inflation can even be beneficial for … Read more
The United States and Iran are in discussions over a possible peace deal that could end the war in the Middle East. A group of regional mediators is urging both sides to hold high-level talks as soon as Thursday, but they still need confirmation from Tehran. US President Donald Trump is keen on winding down … Read more
Samsung has made a significant breakthrough in smartphone compatibility, allowing its users to share files with iPhone owners using Apple’s AirDrop protocol. Starting Monday, Samsung will roll out this feature on its new Galaxy S26 series, enabling users to send photos, videos, and other files to iOS devices, iPads, and Macs via the Quick Share … Read more
This year’s Match Day was tough for family medicine and non-citizen international medical graduates (IMGs), with a 56.4% match rate for noncitizen IMGs, its lowest in five years. Those who needed visa sponsorship saw a lower PGY-1 match rate of 54.4%. Recent federal immigration policy changes have led to increased attention on visa sponsorship considerations. … Read more
Investors looking to ditch their 9-to-5 jobs and live off dividend income have several options in the investing space. Three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) stand out for generating a $70,000 annual paycheck with a modest $2 million portfolio. **Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)** This top ETF tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, featuring … Read more