The U.S. Pentagon, in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA), is set to inject billions of dollars into small businesses after all new investor licensing from the SBA, especially under the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technologies Initiative (SBICCT). This exciting move further seeks to strengthen national security, which is achieved in tandem with…
The year 2024 ushered in an unprecedented wave of concern about the risk of cardiovascular disease from long-term exposure to arsenic in community water supplies. Scientific studies, environmental health reports, and public policy debates are pushing this increasingly significant public health problem. Considering several studies and news outlets have viewed this aspect at length, the…
Quantum entanglement is one of the most interesting phenomena in quantum physics, whereby two or more particles become so entangled that the condition of one instantly affects the condition of the other, no matter how great the distance between them is. While traditionally described, entanglement has been considered instantaneous; recent experiments give new light to…
Frankie Muniz is, of course, best known for his starring role in the very popular Malcolm in the Middle, but he has just taken a dramatic career turn: this year, he is committing full-time to NASCAR. A love for racing isn’t new for the former child star, who has had an abiding passion for motorsports…
News of country star Zach Bryan breaking up with girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry, born Brianna LaPaglia, a social media influencer, sent shockwaves in 2024. Among country music’s most promising stars, Bryan’s candid nature had for some time been part of his charm, at least to his fans; this emotional recent confession about his breakup was new…
A mother talks about her experience traveling to Costa Rica with her 10-year-old daughter on a trip that was primarily for adults. Notwithstanding the early reservations, the journey proved to be a memorable one for both, full of wildlife, camaraderie, and new relationships with other tourists. I didn’t anticipate my 10-year-old daughter being the only…
Thousands of people protested in the streets of Spain’s Canary Islands, calling for changes to tourism regulations that they claim are harming natural resources and increasing housing costs. A sustainable tourist approach that helps locals instead of driving them from their homes was advocated by the protestors. Thousands of people in Spain’s Canary Islands demonstrated…
Experts warn against the growing usage of protein supplements by teenagers who are using them to gain muscle or control their weight. Pediatricians stress the value of eating a balanced diet and caution against the possible hazards associated with excessive supplement use. Teenagers are using more and more protein supplements, but doctors advise caution. According…
Psilocybin, touted as the breakthrough in depression treatment, hailed as the active hallucinogenic agent of magic mushrooms, experts caution that despite this, much has yet to be overcome before it can be easily adopted and considered safe. Psilocybin, a common component of psychedelic mushrooms, is in the running to become the replacement for older depression…
As the 2023 NBA draft got off with the Lakers, there was Bronny, 19 years old, who came in to shock the group and do well under what some might have construed as challenging situations. The score sheet for Bronny read 12 points on 3-of-6 three-point attempts, four assists, and three rebounds. LeBron scored 24…
