Share market closes at two-month high as China says it’s open to trade talks with US — As it happened

18h agoFri 2 May 2025 at 4:06am Market snapshot ASX 200: +1.1% to 8,238 points (live values below) Australian dollar: +0.47% to 64.08 US cents S&P 500: +0.6% to 5,604 points Nasdaq: +1.5% to 17,710 points FTSE: flat at 8,496 points EuroStoxx: flat at 527 points Spot gold: +0.5% to $US3,255/ounce Brent crude: +0.7% $US62.56/barrel … Read more

Alcohol Impairs the Brain’s Ability to Adapt and Learn

Alcohol Use Disorder: How It Undermines Your Brain’s Ability to Adapt Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a serious condition affecting millions worldwide. It impacts not only physical health, leading to diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and stroke, but also cognitive function, specifically disrupting the brain’s ability to learn, remember, and adapt. The Role … Read more