The International Monetary Fund inched up its expectations for global economic growth this year‚ citing strength in the US and some emerging markets‚ while warning the outlook remains cautious amid persistent inflation and geopolitical risks. Global economic activity will expand 3.2% this year‚ it said Tuesday in its World Economic Outlook‚ up 0.1 percentage point from its January estimate. The forecast for 2025 was unchanged at 3.2%.

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly raised its global growth forecast‚ saying the economy had proven “surprisingly resilient” despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts. The IMF now expects global growth of 3.2% in 2024‚ up by a modest 0.1 percentage point from its earlier January forecast‚ and in line with the growth projection for 2023. Growth is then expected to expand at the same pace of 3.2% in 2025. The IMF’s chief economist‚ Pierre-Olivier...

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday modestly upgraded its outlook for the world economy‚ but warned of ongoing risks including persistent inflation and geopolitical turmoil.  The Washington-based institution said in its latest World Economic Outlook that global gross domestic product will grow by 3.2% this year – which represents a 0.1 percentage point bump from its January forecast – and expand at that same pace in 2025. &;quot;Despite gloomy predictions‚ the global...

For one excruciatingly tense moment in the White House Situation Room‚ all present from President Joe Biden to Cabinet members and senior aides seated around the large table were holding their breath. As part of its unprecedented aerial attack on Israel Saturday night‚ Iran had simultaneously launched more than 100 ballistic missiles. Everyone present knew the weapon was capable with just one successful hit of causing tremendous loss and damage – and of turning the war in Gaza into a broader...

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) will co-sponsor a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA)‚ marking a second Republican who publicly threatened his removal. Massie told lawmakers in a closed-door meeting Tuesday he would back the effort introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) last month‚ a lawmaker inside the meeting confirmed to the Washington Examiner. The change comes just one day after Johnson proposed a four-pronged plan to provide foreign aid to Israel‚ Ukraine‚ and Taiwan...

House Speaker Mike Johnson defiantly rejected a new call for his resignation‚ a day after the embattled party leader introduced a plan to pass bills funding Ukraine‚ Israel and other overseas allies. The comments came after Rep. Thomas Massie (R.‚ Ky.)‚ a sharp critic of further aid to Ukraine‚ said Tuesday morning that he is planning to join Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R.‚ Ga.) on her motion to vacate the speaker chair‚ which could lead to a vote to oust the speaker. Greene filed the...

The California Highway Patrol is warning that tactics used by &;quot;unlawful&;quot; anti-Israel protesters that temporarily blocked roads and created a traffic nightmare yesterday on the Golden Gate Bridge and along Interstate-880 in Oakland &;quot;will not be tolerated.&;quot;  The CHP’s Golden Gate Division says 38 people have been arrested following the incidents‚ in which demonstrators held up a banner with the message &;quot;Stop the world for Gaza&;quot; and attached themselves to 55-gallon...

Conservative Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is joining Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in her efforts to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) after the Louisiana Republican announced plans to bring multiple foreign aid bills to the floor. Why it matters: Johnson's speakership is in the most precarious place its been since taking over the gavel‚ coming under fire from conservatives over his handling of an array of policy issues. Massie told the room he feels Johnson should resign and asserted...

For those who love the oh-so fresh feeling of immediately running to brush their teeth after a meal‚ we got some bad news. London-based dental surgeon and facial aesthetics practitioner Dr. Shaadi Manouchehri recently shocked around 12 million viewers on TikTok after sharing the three occasions when you should “never” be scrubbing those pearly whites—if you want to actually protect your teeth‚ that is. The hardest part about this video‚ which some viewers are undoubtedly still processing‚ is that each of these no-no times is exactly when brushing your teeth is the only thing you’ll want to do. So much for instincts. Number one on Manouchehri’s list‚ which caused the most controversy in the comments‚ is right after vomiting. Yep‚ you read that right. “This is because the contents of the stomach are extremely acidic and the mouth is already in a very acidic state so if you brush straight after [vomiting] you’re basically wearing away your enamel‚” Manouchehri explained.Of course‚ commenters weren’t willing to let this one go without a fight. One viewer wrote‚ “I would rather lose all of my teeth than not brush after vomiting.” Manouchehri also says to avoid brushing your teeth directly after eating breakfast. This is because “when you’ve just eaten‚ the mouth is‚ again in a “very acidic state‚” so if you’re brushing your teeth you’re rubbing that acid on the tooth‚ which wears down the enamel.” Other sources have also confirmed that brushing your teeth tight after any meal isn’t really recommended. This goes double for right after sweets. Manouchehri says to wait a full 60 minutes before putting a toothbrush anywhere near your mouth after having something sugary. Because…you guessed it…acid. Does this advice seem counterintuitive&;#63; Don’t worry‚ you’re not alone. @drshaadimanouchehri #dentist #dentistry #dentaladvice #learnontiktok #funfacts #londondentist #dentalcleaning #teethbrushing #teethbrushingmadeeasy #teethbrushingtips #londondentistry #marylebonedentist #fypã‚· ♬ original sound - Dr Shaadi Manouchehri “Ah‚ yes‚ the three times I want to brush my teeth more than any other time‚” one person joked. Luckily‚ there are few alternatives to try if you want that good‚ clean mouth feeling but don’t want to compromise your enamel—the simplest being to either rinse with or drink water. You can also use sugar-free chewing gum or conclude your meal with dairy or non-acidic foods‚ according to Advanced Dental Associates. If you still crave a little more of a hygiene bang‚ you can opt for a mouthwash with fluoride and using a tongue cleaner‚ which removes excess acid‚ per Curetoday.com. Guess there’s a time and a place for everything‚ even when it comes to dental hygiene.