Maia Jackson had to prepare a research paper for her communication class. Instead, she found herself standing in line at a food pantry to secure groceries for her household during the nation’s longest government shutdown. “I left with a shopping bag full of food,” said the 25-year-old college senior. “I could barely carry everything. I … Read more
You already know that the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from severe COVID infections and reduce your chances of getting long-term COVID. You are also aware that the COVID-19 vaccine may have mild and temporary side effects, including mild fever, body aches, and fatigue. Researchers have discovered another potential side effect … Read more
Retiring early is an ambitious goal that you will likely have to work hard for. Once you get into the habit of investing aggressively to build your net worth, it can be hard to break it. You’ll need to consider whether you’re working longer hours because you love your job, or if you just want … Read more
Stack Infrastructure SVY02A data center project in Santa Clara. (Bloomberg) – Two of the world’s largest data center developers have plans for Nvidia Corp. in the hometown, which may remain empty for years because the local utility is not ready to supply electricity. Santa Clara, Calif., home of the world’s largest artificial intelligence chip supplier, … Read more
A 20-year-old man pleading guilty to four counts of first-degree murder is an extremely rare incident that highlights the horrific nature of a mass stabbing he carried out in Ottawa last year, legal experts told the CBC. Sri Lankan international student Febrio De Zoysa killed six people, including four children, at his home in Barrhaven … Read more
Pittsburgh International Airport has announced the official opening date for its new terminal. Passengers can see the new modern terminal on November 18. “This is a new day for our region. This is an airport in Pittsburgh built for Pittsburgh. It improves the passenger experience and ensures that this region remains on the world stage,” … Read more
Asian markets showed resilience as major indexes such as the CSI 300 hit multi-year highs as US-China trade tensions eased and investor optimism grew. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia are an attractive proposition for investors looking for stable income streams, especially as they face challenging global economic developments. Name Dividend yield Dividend rating … Read more
Main points Sweet potatoes raise blood sugar, but this is a normal reaction of the body to eating carbohydrates. The fiber and resistant starch in sweet potatoes make for better blood sugar choices than refined carbohydrates. How you serve sweet potatoes is important. Leave the skin on, serve with protein and non-starchy vegetables, and cool … Read more
Beijing announced on Sunday that it had granted exemptions to certain semiconductor exports, easing tensions with the Netherlands over control of Netherlands-based company Nexperia. A spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce said of previously restricted semiconductor exports that “China has taken practical measures to exempt qualifying exports for civilian purposes.” The announcement follows a social … Read more
President Donald Trump pledged over the weekend to give every American a $2,000 dividend to be distributed from what he said would be tariff revenue. “A dividend of at least $2,000 per person (not including high earners!) will be paid to everyone,” the president wrote in part on social media on Sunday. But within hours, … Read more