A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for the long delay in their plans to extract 56 million tons of sand and ...
Hungary has been checking newborns for serious health issues for 50 years now. This started with tests for two rare conditions: phenylketonuria and galactosemia. Later, they added a test for congenital hypothyroidism 40 years ago. Today, they test for 27 different disorders, plus an optional test for spinal muscular atrophy. Two big labs in Budapest and Szeged handl...
Hangovers are tough, and they seem to get worse as you get older. The headache, nausea, and overall icky feeling can make you want to hide under the covers all day. People have tried all sorts of remedies to feel better, from weird pills to greasy food. But what really helps? One new pill called Myrkl claims to break down alcohol fast, but experts aren't convinced i...
In a concerning turn of events, a person in Washington state has passed away due to a rare bird flu virus. This is the first known case of this particular strain, H5N5, in a human in the U. S. The individual, an older adult with existing health issues, was hospitalized in early November and succumbed to the illness on Friday. The H5N5 strain is not commonly seen in ...
November 24 is a special day for many famous faces. Let's take a look at some notable names celebrating birthdays today. Katherine Heigl, known for her roles in movies like "My Father the Hero" and "Bride of Chucky, " is turning 47. She has been a familiar face in Hollywood for years. Stephen Merchant, who recently appeared in "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, " is c...
The last days of November and the start of December are packed with birthdays from famous faces. From seasoned veterans to newer stars, the entertainment world has a lot to celebrate. Let's kick things off with some legendary figures. On November 30th, we see names like Ridley Scott and Mandy Patinkin hitting major milestones. These are folks who have shaped movies,...
Doge, the "department of government efficiency, " seems to have vanished without much fanfare. This happened while it still had eight months left on its contract. The group was known for making big changes in federal agencies and letting go of many workers. Scott Kupor, the head of the office of personnel management (OPM), said Doge is no longer a "centralized entit...
The NFL weekend was packed with thrilling games and unexpected outcomes. The Dallas Cowboys made a stunning comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles, overcoming a 21-point deficit to win 24-21. This victory extended Dak Prescott's impressive home winning streak against NFC East opponents to 19 games. The Eagles, despite their early lead, struggled to maintain their o...
A growing number of employees are leaving the Justice Department. Some are resigning, others are being fired, and many are retiring. This wave of departures has reached over 5, 000 people since January. A group called Justice Connection is collecting and sharing the farewell messages of these employees. These messages reveal a lot about what's happening inside the d...
Big changes are happening in the world of business. UnitedHealth Group, a major health insurer, has welcomed Dr. Scott Gottlieb to its board. He's not just any doctor; he used to be the head of the FDA and has worked with big health organizations. This move shows UnitedHealth is bringing in top talent to guide the company. Meanwhile, other companies are also making ...