North Carolina experienced severe flooding recently due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal. The storm caused significant damage, including the tragic loss of an 83-year-old woman in Pittsboro. Her car was swept away by floodwaters, and her body was found inside the submerged vehicle. This eve
Frailty is a serious concern for those who smoke, even if their lung function seems fine. A study known as COPDGene shed light on this issue by following smokers aged 45 to 80 over a decade. The findings revealed that 15% of participants were frail, while 51% were in a prefrail state. This means a s
Ankle fractures, specifically Weber B types, can be tricky to fix. Surgeons often debate whether using a special screw, called a lag screw, helps patients heal better. This screw is designed to pull broken bone pieces together, but is it really necessary? Some doctors use it, while others don't. Th
Hip fractures are a serious issue. They often need quick surgery. This can be a big problem for hospitals. Many people don't survive the first 90 days after surgery. This makes it important to check how well hospitals are doing. In a recent study, researchers looked at different hospitals. They wan
The latest dinosaur adventure, "Jurassic World Rebirth, " made a big splash at the box office. It raked in $147. 3 million in just five days across North America. This impressive start makes it the top movie for the Fourth of July weekend. However, it's not as big as previous "Jurassic" movies. The
The Tour de France 2025 has kicked off with some exciting action. On stage 2, Mathieu van der Poel from Alpecin-Deceuninck snatched the yellow jersey after a tough battle. He beat Tadej Pogačar, the world champion from UAE Emirates XRG, and Jonas Vingegaard from Visma-Lease a Bike. Van der Poel is n
Ever wondered how different types of workouts impact your ability to jump? Researchers have been looking into this, focusing on how your body responds after exercise that's tough on your energy but not on your muscles. They found that after such workouts, your jumping power might not be as affected
The Sio Malaba Malakisi River Basin, shared by Kenya and Uganda, faces a big problem: pollution. This area is important for people's lives and the economy, but not enough is known about how the water quality changes over time and space. A recent study took a close look at this issue. They collected
Jurassic World Rebirth has stomped into theaters and taken a huge bite out of the box office. Despite the usual July 4th distractions like barbecues and fireworks, this dinosaur flick didn't miss a beat. It raked in $26. 3 million on Friday alone, a 4% jump from Thursday. Over the five-day weekend,
The latest dinosaur adventure, Jurassic World Rebirth, has taken the box office by storm. Despite mixed reviews, the film has roared to a massive global opening of over $300 million. This is a big deal because the Fourth of July weekend usually sees a drop in movie attendance due to holiday plans. B
