Premier Inc. , a big name in healthcare tech, just got a new owner. Patient Square Capital, a firm that invests in healthcare, is taking over. This deal got the green light from almost all the shareholders who voted. A whopping 99% of those who voted said yes. That's about 79% of all the shares out
In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Th
In Boston, a tribute to trans lives lost turned into a crime scene. Over 400 flags, each representing a trans or gender-expansive person killed since 2020, were torn down from Boston Common. This wasn't just vandalism; it was a hate crime, say LGBTQ advocates. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a grou
In the tech world, big things are happening. A startup called Paradromics just got the green light to test a brain implant that could help people who can't move much to speak again. This device is like a superhighway for the brain, sending lots of information quickly. It's a big deal because it coul
Over the past 40 years, the way doctors think about and treat people with severe brain injuries has changed a lot. This change was not quick or easy. It took time, research, and new technology. At first, many doctors thought there was little hope for people in a coma or a vegetative state. This was
The U. S. is the only country that hasn't joined a big agreement to protect kids' rights. This agreement, called the U. N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, was made 35 years ago. Almost every country in the world has agreed to it. But the U. S. hasn't. The U. S. did help make the agreement. B
A sneaky crime called "jugging" is making its way from Texas to New Jersey. It's not a type of juggling, but a clever way thieves steal money from people who just left a bank. Here's how it works: a thief rents or steals a car and waits outside a bank. They watch for someone carrying a bank bag or
The recent election brought changes to the Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education, introducing three new members. This shift could mean new ideas and approaches to the challenges facing the district. Nathan Jarosz is one of the new board members, securing his spot with 13. 9% of the votes. H
Larry Summers, a well-known figure in U. S. politics and academia, has recently stepped down from two significant positions. He left Santander's international advisory board, where he played a key role since 2016. This board focuses on advising the bank on topics like innovation and cybersecurity.
A parent is worried about their child's safety during visits with their ex-partner. The child has mentioned dangerous conditions at the ex's home, like holes in the floor and indoor rain. The parent is hesitant to intervene because of past conflicts and the ex's defensive attitude. They wonder if th
