The world scrambled to vaccinate people against COVID-19. Many countries used complex methods to decide who got the vaccine first. One such method was a study that tried to combine different mathematical models. The goal was to prioritize vaccine doses for those who needed them most. The study had
People with kidney transplants often face a tough battle. Their bodies are kept from rejecting the new kidney with drugs that weaken their immune system. This makes them more likely to get infections, especially in their lungs. Traditional methods of finding these infections might not be enough. A r
In the United States, Black communities have faced significant challenges in trusting medical institutions. This distrust is rooted in historical and ongoing racial injustices. The COVID-19 pandemic made these issues even more visible. For instance, Black individuals died from COVID-19 at a rate 3.
In the world of cryptocurrency, big investors, known as whales, are making some serious moves. One of these whales has recently added over 385, 000 ETH to their collection, making their total stash worth around $1. 38 billion. This isn't just a one-time thing; they've been steadily buying more ETH o
Ned Lamont, the governor of Connecticut, has decided to run for a third term. He believes the state has made progress, but there's still more to do. In a video, he talked about improving healthcare, housing, and energy costs. He spent the day with Susan Bysiewicz, who is also running for another ter
Just south of the Louisville airport, a scrapyard became the unexpected stage for a dramatic event. Workers there had no idea their day would take such a terrifying turn. Adam Bowman, the supervisor, was busy loading metal when a loud noise shook the area. At first, he thought it was just a transfo
The BBC has said sorry to Donald Trump for a misleading edit in a documentary. They made a mistake by cutting his speech in a way that suggested he wanted violence. But they won't pay him the $1 billion he asked for. The BBC admitted that the edit was wrong. It made it seem like Trump was calling f
Apple has just unveiled its latest innovation: the iPhone Pocket. Priced at $230, this phone strap is already sparking debates. The idea behind it? To give users an extra pocket for their daily essentials. It's designed to be worn on the body, attached to bags, or held in hand. There are two styles:
Nepal is looking at new ways to protect babies from RSV, a nasty virus. The World Health Organization has two ideas: vaccines for moms or special antibodies for infants. These are already used in rich countries, but Nepal needs to check if they make sense for their budget. RSV can be really bad for
In Waukegan, the school district is trying to improve how food is served to students. There's a new app that lets students order meals ahead of time. This app is supposed to make things easier and reduce waste. But some school board members are worried because the app was promised two years ago and
