In Ethiopia, a new focus is on how red cell distribution width (RDW) might relate to high blood pressure. RDW is a measure of the variation in the size of red blood cells. It's already known to be connected to heart and metabolic issues. But its role in hypertension is not well understood in this pa
A wildfire, now known as the Pack fire, erupted near Crowley Lake in Mono County on a Thursday afternoon. It quickly grew to a massive 1, 000 acres, putting homes in the McGee Trailer Park at risk. The fire started near McGee Creek Road, just west of Highway 395, around 12:30 p. m. , as reported by
In a surprising move, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, is set to reveal a significant bonus for TSA agents. This bonus, amounting to $10, 000, is aimed at recognizing those who continued their duties during the recent government shutdown. The news comes from multiple administration s
In a federal courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia, a heated debate is unfolding. The focus? The legitimacy of the prosecutor who brought charges against two high-profile figures: former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Their legal teams are arguing that the prosecut
Wifredo Lam, who lived from 1902 to 1982, is a puzzle to art historians. They struggle to fit him into neat boxes. Is he a Surrealist? A Cubist? A Latin American artist? An Afro-Asian creator? The answer is yes, no, and sometimes. Maybe he's best described as a unique visual poet. Lam's art is a wi
In the heart of West Virginia, a tragic story unfolded in the Rolling Thunder Mine. A miner, Steve Lipscomb, lost his life after a sudden flood trapped him underground. He was 42 years old and hailed from Elkview. Lipscomb, a foreman, was working with a team of 17 when disaster struck. The mine fill
During the Singapore premiere of \Wicked: For Good\, a fan named Johnson Wen, known online as Pyjama Man, caused a stir. He rushed towards Ariana Grande, hugging her tightly and jumping up and down. Grande looked scared, but her co-star Cynthia Erivo quickly stepped in. Erivo pushed Wen away and mad
Scammers are using AI to create fake celebrity endorsements, and it's a growing problem. A recent study found that 72% of Americans have seen a fake celebrity or influencer endorsement online. Taylor Swift is the most impersonated celebrity, followed by Scarlett Johansson, Jenna Ortega, and Sydney S
Bitcoin's value has taken a hit, dropping to about $103, 000 this week. This drop has sparked worries that the largest cryptocurrency might be heading into a rough patch. Morgan Stanley, a big finance company, has warned that Bitcoin is now in its "fall season, " a time they say usually brings slowe
The U. S. is in a tough spot. It's spending more than it has, and the debt is piling up. Right now, the country spends about $1 trillion every year just to pay the interest on its debt. That's more than what it spends on defense. Economists say this is a big problem. They warn that the solutions tha
