The NFL isn't backing away from its partnership with rapper Jay-Z, despite recent rape allegations. Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed this at the league's winter meetings, saying, "We're aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z's response. The litigation is ongoing, but our relationship remains t
Have you ever wondered why some noncoding RNA (ncRNA) molecules like to hang out together, forming tiny structures called condensates? Scientists have a hunch that it might have something to do with the types of building blocks, called nucleobases, that make up the RNA. There are two main groups of
A shocking turn of events has left many NYC families worried. Private and homeschooled kids needing special education services were recently denied resources due to a missed form deadline. This news came as a rude awakening to about 3, 000 families who learned that their children would not receive c
Jharrel Jerome isn't your typical actor. He didn't meet Anthony Robles, the wrestler he plays in the new film "Unstoppable, " over coffee or dinner. Instead, they hit the gym together. Jerome, not a gym rat, felt the pressure immediately. Robles is no ordinary wrestler either. Born with one leg, he'
After a 20-year break, Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants are set to reopen in 2025. This resurrection is thanks to a deal between Michael McDermott, the son of Chi-Chi's founder Marno McDermott, and Hormel Foods, who owns the Chi-Chi's trademarks. Michael, who has experience with Kona Grill and Rojo Mex
Hey folks, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department is on a mission to track down a dog that gave a teen girl a bite on December 3 at 3 p. m. The incident took place on W. Moholt Drive in Eau Claire. The dog's walker was spotted as an older woman dressed cozily in a jacket and hat. The dog itsel
Imagine dark mountain paths and broken roads. These are the daily challenges for healthcare workers in rural Nepal, making it tough to transport tuberculosis (TB) samples for testing. Enter the drones! A project launched these flying helpers to carry sputum samples swiftly to advanced labs. This stu
Imagine this: you're cozy at home, the heater's on, and flu season is kicking in. Now, add to that a bird flu, H5N1, that's spreading like wildfire among cows. Sounds scary, right? That's where we are now. This virus hasn't jumped to humans yet, but the chance is high as winter rolls in. We're in a
It’s high time the U. S. Justice Department steps up to tackle the serious issue of suicides in federal prisons and jails. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently revealed a sweeping plan to improve mental health care behind bars. This isn't just tweaking a few rules; it's a complete overhaul t
Ever thought about how surgeons learn to use robots for hernia repairs? It turns out, nobody really knows how much practice they need. It's like learning to ride a bike – you'll fall a few times. But in surgery, those falls matter a lot! Scientists are busy figuring this out. They're studying how m
