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The 2024 U.S. presidential election has catapulted cryptocurrency into the center of the political universe-aka “America’s crypto election.” Though only a little more than a decade old, the industry is unprecedentedly powerful in electoral politics. Once a decidedly niche issue, cryptocurrency is currently one of many touchstone issues for many voters, with its influence shaping…
Many Wall Street banks also foresee further gains for Pound Sterling against the US Dollar and the Euro, continuing its rally that has been among the big trends in currency markets so far in 2024. Such optimism is underpinned by a spate of encouraging macro factors, including the slowing pace of rate cuts by the…
In an effort to save expenses and boost profitability, Southwest Airlines will relocate 340 crew members and lower the number of flights it operates in Atlanta. Investor pressure to reduce costs and adjust to changing market conditions prompted the airline to make this move. By April 2025, Southwest Airlines will have significantly reduced its Atlanta…
Southwest Airlines has emerged as the overall winner of this year’s best airlines. With everything from award-winning cabin attendants to top-tier economy class choices, these airlines provide outstanding service, comfort, and value to make your trip more enjoyable. Millions of people’s journeys are shaped by air travel, and the top airlines for 2024 have already…
Three significant pharmacy benefit managers are being sued by the FTC for allegedly utilizing improper rebate tactics to artificially inflate the cost of insulin. Millions of diabetic patients are impacted by the case, as their out-of-pocket expenses for life-saving prescriptions are greater. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a complaint against OptumRx, Caremark, and…
According to a recent study, almost one in three Americans may experience weariness and cognitive fog due to an undetected iron deficiency. Since the illness affects millions of people’s quality of life, especially women, pregnant women, and people with chronic inflammation, experts call for greater public awareness. JAMA Network Open recently released a research study…
A breakthrough paper just published in September 2024 has resolved a cell biology puzzle in protein sorting within epithelial cells that has remained unsolved for many decades. An interdisciplinary team of researchers, led by Vanderbilt University Ph.D. student Christian de Caestecker, was able to formulate and test a model that describes a mechanism for how…
Spanish doctors have successfully treated a woman with diabetes through stem cell treatment in what has been considered a historic success. The case marks the first attempt in the world to treat type 1 diabetes, a long-time disease in which the body’s immune system kills cells in the pancreas that release insulin. This advancement is…
Lana Del Rey, a pop sensation highly noted for her dreamy voice and music, unlike others, has just made headlines in her personal life. In September 2024, Del Rey and her longtime boyfriend, Louisiana alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, pulled a marriage license, which is thus far creating much media coverage and interest from fans….
On September 25, 2024, Hollywood power couple Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas celebrated a significant milestone together—Douglas turned 80, and Zeta-Jones marked her 55th birthday. Known for their playful and enduring relationship, Zeta-Jones surprised her husband with a cheeky birthday gift: a nude photo shared on Instagram, captioned, “In my birthday suit!” This lighthearted gesture…
