Closing changes on the day: S&P 500 +0.4% – record close Nasdaq Comp +0.1% DJIA +0.6% Russell 2000 +0.7% Toronto TSX Comp -0.4% Closing changes on the week: S&P 500 +4.7% Nasdaq Comp +5.7% Russell 2000 +8.6% Toronto TSX Comp +2.1% Congratulations to everyone who held stocks through the election. The red sweep no doubt...
Photo: Sophie Bassouls/Sygma via Getty Images Dorothy Allison, author of Bastard Out of Carolina and Skin: Talking About Sex, Class And Literature, has died. She was 75. According to Sinister Wisdom, Allison died Wednesday after a short illness with cancer. A staunchly pro-woman, pro-queer, pro-love voice in our society, Allison wrote poetry, novels, essays and...
Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness globally, affects millions and is projected to reach 111.8 million cases by 2040. This progressive eye disorder results from fluid buildup, increasing intraocular pressure (IOP) and damaging the optic nerve. While treatments to lower IOP exist, they do not halt disease progression for...
A study published in Sexual Health has found a connection between involvement in sex work and symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among adolescents and young adults in Canada. Researchers found that individuals with a history of sex work reported higher levels of overall muscle dysmorphia symptoms, particularly in their drive for...
The universe is a fascinating tapestry of possibilities, woven from the threads of quantum mechanics. Among the most provocative ideas emerging from this field is the many-worlds interpretation (MWI), which suggests that countless parallel universes exist simultaneously, each representing a distinct reality. Despite its scientific roots, this theory has captivated...
