Atlantic City is stepping up its game to make sure smaller motels are safer places to stay. The city council just passed new rules that require these motels to have security cameras and other safety measures. This is a big deal because, for a long time, many of these places have been overlooked, leading to problems that the city has been trying to fix. The new rules...
Vaccines are often seen as a must-have for good health. But what if the people who make and approve them aren't always honest? What if they hide important facts? This is what some experts say is happening. Big Pharma and government agencies like the CDC and FDA are supposed to keep us safe. But some say these groups are too cozy with each other. For example, a forme...
In a ray of hope, fifty students managed to break free from their captors after being snatched from a Catholic school in Nigeria. This escape happened over the weekend, and the kids are now back with their families. But the situation is still dire, with more than 250 students and a dozen teachers still held captive. This kidnapping is part of a troubling trend. Just...
New York's political scene is in a stir after President Donald Trump's unexpected support for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. This move has left many scratching their heads, wondering what it means for the future. Trump's praise for Mamdani, a progressive Democrat, caught many off guard. He even said Mamdani might surprise some conservatives. This is a big deal because ...
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) has been in the spotlight lately, but not for the reasons that matter most. Instead of focusing on what truly counts—patient care—the conversation has been hijacked by debates about hospital governance and local control. This shift in focus is a problem. Dr. James Killius recently wrote about TMH's commitment to the community, but...
Zambia has just received a big thumbs-up from S&P Global Ratings. The country's credit rating has been upgraded, and it's no longer considered in default. This is a huge deal because it shows that Zambia is getting its financial act together. For years, Zambia has been struggling with a lot of debt and some tough negotiations to restructure it. On top of that, a sev...
Private companies are stepping up to fill the gap left by the U. S. government's reduced investment in climate science. This shift is creating a boom in the earth intelligence sector, with businesses like Climate X and GHGSat leading the charge. Climate X, a London-based data analytics firm, recently helped a real estate manager assess climate risks for hundreds of ...
In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorough verification process, revealing that 88 more students were capture...
In Serbia's capital, Belgrade, a large group of people recently marched against violence aimed at university students. This march happened on the same day last year when pro-government supporters attacked drama students during a protest. That attack led to widespread student strikes and daily rallies across the country. The marchers, led by drummers and blowing whis...
Switzerland is ready to roll out lower tariffs on its exports to the U. S. The Swiss Economy Minister, Guy Parmelin, shared this in a recent interview. He hopes the U. S. will be ready by early December. The U. S. had previously imposed a high tariff of 39% on Swiss imports. But now, both countries have agreed to cut this rate to 15%. The Swiss government expects it...