Two universities in Georgia have decided to join a new accreditation group. This group is still being tested. The Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE) is trying to get approval from the U. S. Department of Education. It needs to show it can handle accrediting schools first. Columbus State
Greece is facing a tough time. People are not happy with their wages. They feel it's hard to make ends meet. This is happening while the government is about to vote on the budget for 2026. Many workers, like doctors and teachers, went on strike. They want better pay. They say their salaries are not
A 45-year-old father of two, who had disabilities, lost his life due to sepsis. This happened because he did not get the right medicine on time. He was in the hospital for 34 hours without the antibiotics he needed. This was found by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) in a recent
In a move to catch serious health issues early, the U. S. has added two rare genetic disorders to its newborn screening list. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) are now part of the recommended screenings for newborns. This change means babies can be tested at b
Nick Reiner, the son of famous director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer, has had a tough journey. He's been fighting with drug problems since he was a teenager. His parents tried everything to help him, but it was really hard. They gave him space, brought him close, but his struggles were too deep. It
The holiday season is a busy time. People travel, eat a lot, and drink more than usual. All this can be tough on the heart. Doctors have noticed more heart problems around Christmas and New Year's. This is called "holiday heart syndrome. " Why does this happen? One big reason is too much alcohol. D
Hair turning gray is a natural part of aging, but not everyone goes gray at the same time. This is because the process is influenced by a mix of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and even stress. The cells responsible for hair color, called melanocyte stem cells, start to slow down or stop wo
The Dallas Cowboys have hit a rough patch, and their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. With only one path left to make it to the postseason, the team's recent struggles have put a spotlight on star wide receiver George Pickens. Known for his standout performances this season, Pickens has notabl
In a recent gathering, Anchorage Assembly Member Erin Baldwin Day engaged with the Rogers Park Community Council to tackle the city's housing crisis. The discussion revolved around easing zoning restrictions to allow more housing options along transit routes like Northern Lights Boulevard. Many att
Let's talk about the Tang Dynasty in China. It was a big deal, but things got rough. The weather was a major player in their downfall. Imagine floods and droughts happening over and over again. Not good for farming, right? People back then relied on crops like millet, wheat, and rice. But when the w
