Fighting Food Waste
In a move that’s both ambitious and essential, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have renewed their vows to tackle food waste and loss together—but this time, they’ve brought in reinforcements. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is joining the party, …
Biden Administration Forgives Student Loans for Additional 160,000 Borrowers
In another push to address the U.S. student loan crisis, the Biden administration has effectively erased $7.7 billion worth of debt for about 160,000 borrowers through a mix of current government programs. Announced by the U.S. Department of Education this month, the move bumps the total cancelation up to a whopping 167 billion, benefiting nearly …
Stock Market Speeds Up with New T+1 Settlement Cycle
The stock market is speeding things up! Starting Tuesday, May 28, the world of stock trading will enter a new era with the implementation of the ‘T+1’ settlement cycle. This shift means transactions will now finalize in just a single day post-trade, cutting the current wait time in half, as reported by Bloomberg. In the …
Score! NCAA Settlement Proves a Win for College Athletes
The NCAA and the top five college sports conferences have approved a nearly $2.8 billion settlement, marking a historic shift towards a more professional payment model in college athletics, as reported by ESPN. Awaiting nods from plaintiffs and a federal judge, this move promises to rectify missed endorsement earnings for thousands of athletes and ushers …
Nature’s Symphony: the Historic ‘Double Brood’ Cicada Emergence of 2024
If you live in the Southeast or Midwest U.S., you might have noticed—or more accurately, heard—a rather noisy gathering of late. No, it’s not your neighbors hosting a backyard barbecue. It’s something far more spectacular and, frankly, louder. The periodical cicadas are back in town, and this year, they’re having a double brood reunion! A …
NOAA Predicts Hyperactive Atlantic Hurricane Season
In a stark warning, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted a potentially record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season. According to NOAA’s latest predictions, there could be between 17 to 25 named tropical cyclones this year, marking the highest May forecast on record for the Atlantic Ocean. Outside experts from universities, private firms, and other …
ICC Requests Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders
On Monday, prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Khan announced that he had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as several leaders of Hamas, including Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh. These requests stem from allegations of war crimes and crimes against …
Webb Telescope Uncovers Earliest Galaxy Merger and Black Hole Collisions
Astronomers have recently unearthed the earliest evidence yet of two galaxies merging, along with their colossal black holes, just 740 million years after the Big Bang. This groundbreaking discovery was detailed last week in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers managed to peer back …
Backyard Boom: How ADUs Could Transform Affordable Housing
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as granny flats or in-law units, are becoming an integral part of the affordable housing conversation in certain densely populated U.S. cities. These small homes, which can be attached to existing homes or built as separate structures on the same lot, offer a unique opportunity to expand housing options …
Caitlin Clark’s Debut Makes ESPN History in Most-Watched WNBA Game
The WNBA witnessed a seismic shift in viewership as Caitlin Clark made her professional debut this week, setting records on ESPN platforms, according to a network press release. Tuesday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun became the most-watched in WNBA history, capturing the attention of fans worldwide. Clark, a highly touted rookie …