Federal Reserve officials worry that letting the U.S. economy run too strong could cause major problems down the road if left unchecked, according to minutes from the most recent central bank meeting. Some members expressed “concern that a prolonged period in which the economy operated beyond potential could give rise to heightened inflationary pressures or […]
A ship carrying U.S. soybeans is steaming toward northern China in a race to beat a 25 percent tariff. Peak Pegasus is expected to arrive in Dalian on Friday, the same day that China is scheduled to impose tariffs on imports from the U.S., according to shipping data compiled by Bloomberg and a person familiar […]
A newly published study details an experimental drug that may be able to stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease. The study, which was conducted by researchers with Johns Hopkins University, saw positive results in lab mice tested with the drugs and similar effects were seen with tests on cultures of human brain cells. Researchers indicate […]
In honor of Independence Day, NASA released a photo of sparkling stars that the space agency compared to a “burst of celestial fireworks.” “Like a July 4 fireworks display, a young, glittering collection of stars resembles an aerial burst,” NASA said in a press release about the photo, which is actually a combination of two […]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned the Trump administration that hitting auto imports with new tariffs would have dire consequences. ”We now have tariffs on aluminum and steel and we have a discussion that is far more serious,” Merkel told German lawmakers on Wednesday. “This is taking on the contours of a trade conflict — […]
U.S. authorities are allowing China’s ZTE Corp. to resume some business with American companies, temporarily easing part of a ban imposed over the tech giant’s exports to Iran and North Korea. The Commerce Department’s order this week follows a settlement under which ZTE agreed to pay a $1 billion fine, replace its executive team and […]
When temperatures are sweltering, it’s important to keep your body cool and watch out for heat-related illnesses. Generally, the human body is pretty good at cooling itself down. There are thermoregulation mechanisms, like sweating, that help keep your internal body temperature stable, even when it’s hot outside. But when the heat gets too intense, you […]
Nearly every meteorite that falls onto Earth may ultimately come from a half dozen or so lost worlds that splintered apart soon after the birth of the solar system, a new study finds. This finding could shed light on the nature of dangerous asteroids that might one day strike Earth, which might, in turn, reveal […]
With online protests showing no signs of slowing down and increasing calls among Donald Trump supporters to boycott the chain, Walmart has pulled shirts and other items that read “Impeach 45” from its website. Walmart, in a statement to Fortune Tuesday afternoon, reacted to the complaints, saying, “These items were sold by third party sellers […]
Every summer on the National Mall, in the heart of the nation’s capital, there’s a free public event — a series of fireworks for all to see. It’s America’s annual explosive celebration … of safety. It’s the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s day to blow up mannequins. This year, it was observed on June 27. The […]
It could be a shocking way to treat future criminals. Scientists have found that a session of electrical brain stimulation can reduce people’s intentions to commit assaults, and raise their moral awareness. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore explored the potential for brain stimulation to combat crime […]
The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century occurs on July 27 – this is what you need to know. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the entire Moon enters Earth’s shadow. The July 27 eclipse will last for 1 hour and 43 minutes, according to NASA. The Moon will turn a red or […]
