Fed holds rates steady, flags "lack of further progress" on inflation
The Federal Reserve said it "does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably towards 2%.".....»»
This horror sequel should’ve never been made. Here’s why it works for me
This sequel to a horror classic should've never been made. But that doesn't make it bad, and 41 years later, it holds up as a worthy successor to a masterpiece......»»
UN biodiversity summit making "very good progress": officials
Crunch UN talks on ways to "halt and reverse" species loss by 2030 have made "very good progress," officials said Friday, as the summit in Colombia marked its halfway point......»»
Want genuine progress toward restoring nature? Follow these four steps
"Nature-positive" is seemingly everywhere. Two weeks ago, Australia hosted the first Global Nature Positive Summit. This week, nations are meeting in Colombia for a global biodiversity summit to discuss progress on nature-positive commitments......»»
Scientists gain insight into the material defects that cause errors in quantum computing
A team of researchers, led by scientist Lin Zhou of Ames National Laboratory, has made important progress towards understanding the role of surface oxides in improving quantum computing circuits performance. Surface oxides are a primary cause of deco.....»»
City of Madeira Beach holds packed townhall on FEMA"s 50% regulation
City of Madeira Beach holds packed townhall on FEMA"s 50% regulation.....»»
Stalking rates in Australia are still shockingly high—one simple strategy might help
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals one in seven adult Australians have been stalked in their lifetime: one in five women and one in 15 men......»»
Adoptee deported from US criticizes Korean government and adoption agency over lack of citizenship
Adoptee deported from US criticizes Korean government and adoption agency over lack of citizenship.....»»
Mortgage and refinance rates today, October 24, 2024: 30-year rate inches closer to 6.5%
Mortgage and refinance rates today, October 24, 2024: 30-year rate inches closer to 6.5%.....»»
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighborhoods, finds study
Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind......»»
Cross-boundary regions need urgent targeted conservation interventions, says study
The Pan-Himalayan biogeographic domain is a significant region for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. It has both tropical and extratropical flora and holds ecological, cultural, and socio-economic importance. However, there is still l.....»»
Most women in IT work overtime to advance in their careers
As a historically male-dominated industry, many IT companies have been described as having limited career development opportunities for female employees, according to Acronis. Issues like lack of mentorship, inadequate policies for work-life balance,.....»»
De-extinction company provides a progress report on thylacine efforts
Stem cell editing, complete genome, and cane toad resistance mark necessary steps. Colossal, the company founded to try to restore the mammoth to the Arctic tundra, has also deci.....»»
Gardens prevent pollinators from starving when farmland nectar is scarce, study finds
Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, researchers have discovered. This consistency means that even small patches of gardens in rural areas can sustain.....»»
The M4 Mac launch is incoming, but not how you might expect
The past few months have been full of speculation, anticipation, and pretty wild rumors concerning the upcoming M4 Macs — and now the predicted release date of November 1 is just a week or so away. Despite the lack of an event announcement, sti.....»»
Streaming subscription fees have been rising while content quality is dropping
Surveys show decline in customer satisfaction with what is available to stream. Subscription fees for video streaming services have been on a steady incline. But despite subscrib.....»»
Review of global conservation policies reveals equity key to combating biodiversity loss
New research reveals major global conservation policies lack clarity and thoroughness in how they deal with equity......»»
Vehicle cost and high rates are holding back middle-income Americans, according to Santander
Thirty percent of those surveyed said they were likely to take out an auto loan if rates came down......»»
Accurately weighing costs and benefits of different methods for controlling invasive species
Invasive insect species bring a host of health, social, ecological and economic consequences, including crop damage, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, ecosystem disruption, human disease transmission and rising allergy rates......»»
For dealerships, AI remains a work in progress
Artificial intelligence has helped dealerships improve their back-office functions and service operations. Chatbots have been a mixed bag......»»
Scientists find southern killer whales of the Pacific have access to enough food, deepening mystery of their struggles
A pair of marine mammal scientists at The University of British Columbia, has found that claims that a lack of access to salmon is what is driving the crash in population numbers for southern resident killer whales of the Pacific are wrong......»»