President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the Commerce Department is strengthening his company's link with Tether, the firm behind the world's biggest stablecoin. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is in talks to get support from Tether for a new program allowing clients to borrow using Bitcoin
Did you know that old batteries and plastic waste can be a match made in heaven? Scientists have found a clever way to recycle both at the same time. They mix old batteries with a type of plastic called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The result? They can get back valuable metals like lithium, nic
Vaccines save children's lives by keeping them safe from serious diseases. But in East Gojam, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, not all kids are getting the shots they need. A recent study looked into why this happens. It's not just about how much money families have, but also where they live, what they beli
Hypertension is a major health concern in Northwestern Ethiopia. Skipping meds can lead to severe issues. But a simple and affordable solution exists: text reminders. No Wi-Fi needed! Researchers in Gondar set out to see if these digital reminders could help patients stick to their hypertension meds
Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill. ) is pushing for the release of the House Ethics report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla. ). The report includes serious allegations against Gaetz, such as sexual assault and drug use. Casten believes this information is crucial for maintaining ethical standards in Congress.
Alzheimer's disease messes with your memory and makes you confused. It happens when stuff called amyloid beta plaques and tangles pile up in your brain, blocking its normal work. There's no cure yet, and as people live longer, more folks will get it. Why does this happen? Lots of reasons, like infla
One night in Monterey turned into a storm of controversy after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a Republican conference. The alleged assaulter? A popular Fox News host named Pete Hegseth. The woman, known as Jane Doe in police reports, sought medical help four days after the incident but
Lucy, the famous fossil discovered in Ethiopia 50 years ago, is still revealing secrets. This ancient hominid, named after the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, " was found by a team of scientists in 1974. The 3. 18-million-year-old bones, including dental remains and parts of the pelvis
Expanded terminal sedation has become a hot topic in healthcare. This treatment involves deep sedation at the end of life, beyond its usual purposes. For many Muslims, this practice raises serious ethical questions for both patients and healthcare providers. Let's dive into why this is such a sensit
In Laos, the fun-filled backpacking trip for several young tourists turned into a nightmare. Six foreign travelers, including a group of Australian teens, sadly lost their lives due to suspected methanol poisoning in the popular destination of Vang Vieng. Authorities suspect tainted alcohol caused t
