TikTok videos show many people talking about a test for gestational diabetes. The test is called the oral glucose challenge test, or OGCT. It checks how the body handles sugar during pregnancy. Some clips say the test is quick and easy. Others warn it can be uncomfortable or confusing.
The University of Alabama has signed Kalen DeBoer to a fresh seven‑year contract that boosts his yearly pay to $12. 5 million and sharpens the buyout terms if he leaves early. The agreement, approved by the university’s trustees in a virtual session, places DeBoer among the top five highest‑paid col
Apple customers keep running into a problem when they try to buy the newest Mac mini. The entry‑level model that starts at $599, which comes with 256 GB of storage, can no longer be ordered from the Apple Store. The website simply says it is “currently unavailable” for delivery, meaning no one can p
A sudden chemical spill at a silver‑recycling plant in Institute, West Virginia, claimed two lives and forced about thirty people to seek medical care. The incident unfolded while workers were shutting down part of the facility, triggering a violent reaction between nitric acid and another substance
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are everywhere these days—athletes swear by them for faster recovery, doctors use them for joint pain, and clinics market them as miracle treatments. But here’s the catch: the science isn’t as clear-cut as the hype suggests. Studies on PRP’s effectiveness often
Alzheimer’s isn’t just about memory loss—it’s a slow shutdown of the brain’s wiring. For years, scientists have tried to fix this by sending treatments directly to the brain, but the organ’s defenses make it nearly impossible. The tricky part? Most drugs can’t cross the brain’s protective barrier, w
Monitors used to be simple. Resolution went up. Refresh rates climbed slowly. Panel tech improved bit by bit. Upgrades felt predictable, almost boring. That’s not the case anymore. A wave of new display tech is reshaping what screens can handle and how people use them. OLED panels are leaving gamin
Georgia Tech is turning student housing into a temporary home for World Cup visitors this summer. Instead of booking a hotel, soccer fans can rent a single room in a shared apartment near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The program, called Soccer Stays GT Summer Lodging, opens dorm-style living to the public
Elon Musk is making a bold move with Tesla’s massive $20 billion Terafab project near Austin, Texas. The plant will produce chips for Tesla’s electric cars, SpaceX’s rockets, and xAI’s artificial intelligence systems. Musk recently announced plans to use Intel’s upcoming 14A chip technology, which i
Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now
