Doctors and nurses are on the front lines when disasters strike, but their success is not only about medical skills. Their mental toughness and sense of control play a big part in how well they can handle sudden, large‑scale emergencies. Researchers studied doctors and nurses in Israel during the
Young Rwandan women who have albinism juggle three layers of stigma: being female, having a disability, and facing myths about their skin. These overlapping prejudices make it hard for them to get the health care they need, especially when it comes to sex and pregnancy. Even though Rwanda is work
The French navy stopped a ship in the western Mediterranean on Friday. They say the tanker is part of Russia’s shadow fleet, a group that moves oil when sanctions are in place. The vessel, called Deyna, flew a false flag and was headed from Murmansk. French officials said they boarded the s
The ongoing conflict in Iran threatens to spark a global energy crunch that could ripple through economies worldwide. Some countries are more vulnerable than others, depending on how they use and import energy. In Europe, memories of the 2022 war in Ukraine still echo. Germany’s manufacturing secto
People in their fifties and beyond are stepping into business ownership more than ever. The rise of the “Founder” label on professional networks has surged, especially after 2022, as layoffs and economic shifts push workers to seek freedom outside traditional employment. Many older adults face the c
Recent research shows that people who have trouble sleeping or work nights face a higher chance of hormone‑related health issues. The study looked at thousands of people in the UK and used genetic clues to see if the link was real or just a coincidence. Results suggest that both poor sleep and
After a year and a half of talks, the WNBA reached a new agreement that will pay its players higher than any other U. S. women’s professional league. This comes after the U. S. women’s soccer team won a $24‑million settlement and the birth of a new professional women’s hockey league, showing a growi
A video filmed over Queens shows three bright lights moving in a triangle. The clip lasts 18 seconds and ends with the lights disappearing suddenly. Witnesses say the motion is too precise for any known aircraft. The camera operator, who also flies drones, thinks ordinary planes or hobbyist robots
Moxie Marlinspike, the mind behind Signal, has announced a partnership with Meta to weave his AI privacy tech into the company’s new chatbot. The move aims to make sure that conversations stay private even when powered by artificial intelligence. The new AI, called Confer, is already built on a fou
In the last winter, Maryland’s residents faced unusually cold temperatures while their electricity bills climbed. The state’s utility company is set to raise rates three more times in the next months, which will hit low‑income families hard. Many homes in the Mid‑Atlantic are old and drafty, relying
