Natural glass found only in Australia could be evidence of an unknown, ancient asteroid impact, researchers say. A new analysis of impact-created “tektites” points to a powerful collision millions of years ago that hurled debris across southern Australia. Scientists are still looking for the impact crater. “These glasses are unique to Australia and have recorded an ancient impact event we …
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Ken Griffin says more tariff impact on inflation is still ahead, Fed should be independent
Billionaire Wall Street titan Ken Griffin believes the full impact of tariffs on inflation have not been felt yet, and he only sees one more rate cut from the Federal Reserve this year. The founder and CEO of Citadel said Thursday only about half of the inflationary impact from President Donald Trump’s wide-spreading levies on U.S. trading partners has passed …
Read More »What is the impact of vaping on teeth and oral health? | Vaping
The actor Lily James has blamed vaping for damaging her teeth and driving tooth decay that required her to have her first dental filling. Here we look at what the science says about vaping and its potential impact on teeth and oral health. Is smoking bad for teeth? A hefty proportion of vapers are former smokers or smoke as well …
Read More »Bits of “cosmic glass” found only in Australia hint at asteroid impact
Tiny pieces of natural glass found in South Australia carry the signature of an ancient asteroid impact. They are small, tough, and unassuming, yet they point to a violent event that reshaped a patch of Earth about 11 million years ago. Researchers say these glasses are not part of any known deposit of similar material. They sit in their own …
Read More »Trump tariffs' impact, weak jobs market: The Fed's rate cut rationale – Axios
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Read More »Full impact of U.S. tariff shock yet to come as growth holds up, OECD says – Reuters
Full impact of U.S. tariff shock yet to come as growth holds up, OECD says Reuters Tariffs Will Hit Slowing U.S. Economy Hard in 2026, OECD Says The Wall Street Journal U.S. and global growth forecast lifted by OECD as economies surprise to the upside CNBC OECD warns tariffs will hit U.S. economic growth hard qz.com Resilient World Economy Set for Tariff Hit in …
Read More »When You Eat Breakfast Might Impact Health and Longevity, Study Finds
Key Points Eating breakfast earlier may be a simple, daily habit that supports better health and a longer life as we age. Researchers found that later breakfasts were linked to depression, fatigue, poor sleep, and a higher risk of death. The study highlights “chrononutrition,” showing that when we eat, not just what we eat, impacts healthy aging. It’s often said …
Read More »Trump, US officials praise Charlie Kirk’s faith, impact on politics at mega memorial
US President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered on Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they must now advance. The memorial service for Kirk, whom Trump credits with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory, drew …
Read More »World’s Fastest Moving Continent Set to Crash into Asia—And the Impact Could Be Catastrophic!
Australia is drifting northward at a steady pace, and though the movement seems minimal at first glance, the long-term consequences are profound. A recent study by Curtin University reveals that the continent is on a collision course with Asia, and this shift is more than just a slow-moving tectonic event. The Slow Yet Powerful Northward Drift of Australia It might …
Read More »Huge crater under North Sea was created by asteroid impact, scientists say | Asteroids
Deep below the seabed, 80 miles off the coast of Yorkshire, is a remarkable crater that has divided scientists – was it, thrillingly, created by an asteroid crash? Or more mundanely was it the result of geological salt movements? Today, the decades-long scientific debate can be settled. The Silverpit crater 700 metres below the seabed under the North Sea was …
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