In Passaic County, New Jersey, an alarming trend is unfolding in schools: students are skipping classes way too often. This problem, called chronic absenteeism, is something experts are trying to understand better. They looked at data from the New Jersey Department of Education and used a tool calle
In a New York Times op-ed, UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, acknowledged problems in the health care system following the murder of CEO Brian Thompson. Witty condemned the online vitriol directed at the industry after the Dec. 4 shooting in Midtown Manhattan. The alleged shooter, 26-year-old
When it comes to buying food for their kids, moms play a big role. They're the ones who usually decide what goes into the shopping cart. A study recently looked at how moms handle their kids' requests for ultra-processed foods, like cookies, cakes, and sugary drinks. These foods are often high in su
Sleep is a vital part of everyone's life, and nurses are no exception. But what does sleep mean for these healthcare heroes? A recent review took a close look at studies that explored how nurses' sleep affects their health and job performance. These studies revealed that lack of sleep can lead to al
Zinc batteries are popular for their low cost and ability to store large amounts of energy. However, they face a significant issue: over time, the zinc components can degrade, produce harmful hydrogen gas, and develop unwanted structures called dendrites. These problems hinder the battery's performa
Secretary of State Antony Blinken finally acknowledged Wednesday that he and President Biden might share some responsibility for the deadly Kabul airport attack in 2021, which took the lives of 13 U. S. service members. During his congressional testimony, Blinken expressed regret, saying, "I deeply
Curious about the story behind Kevin Curtis, an Elvis impersonator, and Everett Dutschke, a karate instructor? It starts in Tupelo, Mississippi, where Curtis found a severed head in a hospital fridge. That began a series of crazy events – a feud with a funeral director and politician, Steve Holland,
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has voiced confidence that Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will face justice. Mangione is accused of shooting Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on December 4. His attorney has stated that M
David Bonderman, a billionaire investor who co-founded TPG, a global investment firm, passed away at 82. TPG, along with Bonderman's family office and the NHL's Seattle Kraken, announced his death. Born in L. A. , Bonderman studied at the University of Washington and Harvard Law School. In 1993, he
Imagine trying to measure the growth of a garden only to find that your ruler and your friend's yardstick give you different results. That's a bit like what astronomers are dealing with when they try to figure out how fast the universe is expanding. They look at old light from the early universe and
