In Hong Kong, a devastating fire has left many families in mourning. The blaze, which engulfed a high-rise apartment complex, has claimed at least 128 lives, with over 200 people still missing. The complex, Wang Fuk Court, was home to many elderly residents. In fact, more than a third of its inhabit
In the western city of Lviv, a cemetery tells a story of loss and resilience. Olya Kachmaryk, a mother who lost her son in the ongoing conflict with Russia, visits his grave. She hopes for peace, even if it means making tough choices. Her son, Oleksandr, is one of over 1, 000 soldiers buried in this
In Denmark, a group of experts recently got together to figure out how to decide when someone is ready to leave the hospital after lung surgery. They wanted to make sure patients go home safely, not too soon, not too late. The team looked at different factors that matter. They thought about how the
In the world of healthcare, taking care of a person's spirit is just as important as looking after their body. Nurses play a big role in this, but what helps them do this job well? A recent study looked into this question, focusing on nursing students in Iran. It wanted to see how being spiritually
Pope Leo XIV made a powerful statement for unity and peace during his first international visit. He chose a special place for this message: the ruins of an old church by Lake Iznik in Turkey. This is where important Christian leaders met long ago to settle disagreements and create a shared belief th
In Denmark, there's been a shift in how doctors handle gestational diabetes. This change, which started late last year, focuses on keeping blood sugar levels in a tighter range. The goal? To protect both mom and baby from potential issues. Why the change? Well, experts think this stricter control m
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, c
Vermivora warblers, small songbirds, face a big challenge during migration: crossing the Gulf of Mexico. This journey is risky, with many birds not making it. To understand why and how they attempt this flight, researchers tracked 89 warblers from 2013 to 2017 using tiny devices that record light le
In today's data-driven world, many companies have valuable information but lack the expertise to use it effectively. On the other hand, some organizations have the skills to analyze data but need access to diverse datasets to build robust machine learning models. This creates a win-win situation whe
In the world of medical imaging, scientists are always looking for ways to make brain scans clearer. One recent approach involves using sodium signals to improve phosphorus scans. This might sound a bit odd, but it's all about making the most of the data we have. Phosphorus scans, or 31 P MRSI,
