Eliminating taxes on tips — an idea supported by both major party 2024 presidential candidates — could benefit some service workers but the overall impact may not be that dramatic, says a Virginia Tech expert. There are roughly 4 million workers for whom tips make up a significant portion of their income.
The clock is ticking for TikTok, and questions of freedom of speech and national security are on the line. This week, representatives for the popular video-sharing app are arguing in a federal appeals court for its ability to operate in the United States. A federal law, which goes into effect in January, would ban the app for U.
The Federal Reserve Board is likely to cut interest rates at its Sept. 17-18 meeting — but experts from Virginia Tech agree that the adjustment will be small. “I think the Fed wants to display independence, so I am pretty sure they will not give either political party a 'valid' reason for criticism,” said Vijay Singal, head of the finance department in Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
During every moment of any living organism’s life, enzymes are at work. These crucial proteins support life through most biological processes, including metabolism, movement, respiration, and digestion. “Enzymes’ effects in cells are part of normal physiology,” said Kathleen Mulvaney, assistant professor at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
The second presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential debate contrasted a polished, occasionally evasive performance by Vice President Kamala Harris against an aggressive, defensive performance by former President Donald Trump. Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult and media communications expert Cayce Myers discussed the results of the debate.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 on Monday, a device designed around Apple Intelligence, the company’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) offering. This new feature promises a highly personalized experience that goes beyond AI, but what does that mean for avid iPhone users? As AI continues to appear in our everyday lives, what do consumers need to be aware of Walid Saad, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and artificial intelligence expert at Virginia Tech, says AI today is equivalent to the Internet in the 1990s, early 2000s: “Its adoption will be inevitable, and we should be well-informed in order to understand how it will change our world in the next few years.
Celebrities have a long history of entering the political space to endorse candidates, specifically in high-interest races, and this presidential election is no different. Last night, following the presidential debate, Taylor Swift - arguably the biggest celebrity in the world - came out in support of Kamala Harris.
On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will share a stage in what likely will be the only presidential debate prior to the November election. Political scientist Karen Hult and media and public relations expert Cayce Myers provide their thoughts on what both candidates will set out to accomplish and what weaknesses they must overcome.
Anyone who uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots or voice assistants for election information should know these tools might provide misleading or false information. Virginia Tech digital literacy expert Julia Feerrar makes recommendations for sorting AI-generated fiction from fact.
A recent surgeon general’s advisory outlining an urgent need to support increasingly stressed-out parents highlights an important and growing issue, says a Virginia Tech expert. Rosanna Breaux, a psychologist at Virginia Tech who directs the Child Study Center, said how well parents manage their emotions is crucial for their own parenting experience and for the health of both themselves and their children.
Sierra Guynn, a clinical assistant professor with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the history and public health risks of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease that can spread between people and animals.
Another school year has begun, and for Hokie sports fans that means the start of a new football season and a lot of tailgating. But tailgating brings unique food safety challenges that you don’t necessarily have to worry about when eating at home.
August has seen record heat, but that won’t stop knowledgeable home gardeners who know that now is the best time to plant fall crops: beets, carrots, kale, cauliflower, peas, lettuce, spinach, cilantro, and more.
Actresses Kerry Washington and Mindy Kaling, hosts of the Democratic National Convention, have made their support for Vice President Kamala Harris clear. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion performed at the rally that launched Harris’ campaign for president, and Lil Jon made a surprise DNC appearance Tuesday. On the Republican side, singers Kid Rock and Jason Aldean and wrestler Hulk Hogan have endorsed former President Donald Trump.
There’s no quicker way to anger a cast iron pan fan than to suggest scrubbing one with soap. Anyone who has ever been in a conversation with die-hard users of the cookware has undoubtedly heard the neverending list of rules surrounding their care. Season your pan. Don’t cook acidic foods in it. Don’t put it in the dishwasher.
Virginia Tech has experts available to speak on back-to-school topics ranging from cell phones in school, nutrition standards, the importance of STEM education, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact [email protected].
The McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica live up to their name. The region is one of the driest places on Earth — mountains form a wall around the valleys and prevent melting glacier water from intruding, humidity is extremely low, and no rain was documented in the valleys between the 1960s and the early 2020s. So when Virginia Tech biological sciences Professor J.
Money is key to any political campaign - in fact, it often makes or breaks candidates and defines their success. To get this money into the bank, voters are inundated with emails, texts, mailers, and phone calls asking for donations during campaign seasons.
The surprising news that Russia has released two well-known American detainees, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-United States Marine Paul Whelan, has proved to be part of a larger exchange involving at least 24 prisoners and seven countries, the largest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War. Virginia Tech political scientist and foreign policy expert Paul Avey answered questions about the importance of the prisoner exchange.
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