Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is investing $28 million to revamp its behavioral health department. This two-year project aims to modernize and expand the facility, which currently serves around 60 patients. The hospital plans to keep the department running during construction. Funding for this project comes from various sources, including golf events and char...
Brandon Buckingham, a well-known YouTuber, is currently battling a serious health crisis. He was admitted to the hospital over a week ago due to severe health issues. Buckingham, who is known for his street interviews, woke up with no hearing, swollen feet, and intense pain. Doctors discovered that several of his organs were failing. He was diagnosed with sepsis fro...
In a democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions. But over time, lobbyists have stepped in to push for specific causes. Some of these causes are important, like medical research or environmental protection. Others are more about business interests, like mining or pharmaceuticals. Lobbying has its place, but it's not right that public bodies, like tra...
Thailand is facing a massive flood crisis. Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in nine provinces and eight states in Malaysia. The floods have killed 13 people and affected 1. 9 million others. The Thai navy is stepping up to help. They are sending an aircraft carrier, 14 boats, and medical teams. The carrier can also serve as a floating hospital. The situation ...
Indonesia is getting a major boost in its plastic industry. A company called IMPC is putting in a lot of money to create a top-notch training center. This place, called IPSI, aims to be the best in ASEAN for learning about polymers, which are a big part of plastics. The idea behind IPSI is to help people get better jobs and skills. Right now, there's a big gap in th...
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is more than just a research center; it's a beacon of hope for millions. It all started with a promise to Marc Buoniconti, who was left paralyzed after a football injury. His father, Nick Buoniconti, refused to accept that paralysis was untreatable. This determination led to the creation of The Miami Project, which has since raised...
The world of banking is undergoing a significant transformation, with embedded finance taking center stage. This approach, which integrates financial services into non-financial platforms, is reshaping how banks operate and compete. The recent report highlights the key trends and strategies that will shape the future of embedded finance over the next two years. Embe...
Michael Bay, famous for his action-packed movies, tried something different with "Ambulance. " This film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, is making waves on Netflix. It's not about doctors and patients as the title might suggest. Instead, it's about two brothers who steal an ambulance after a bank heist. The movie didn't do so well when it first ...
In Italy, a significant discussion has been sparked by recent crime statistics. Foreign nationals, who make up only 9% of the population, are involved in nearly half of all sexual violence arrests. This raises questions about the effectiveness of current policies and the integration of migrants. The data shows that in gang rape cases, half of the known perpetrators ...
The COVID-19 vaccine was said to be 95% effective. But what does that really mean? It turns out, the number is not as straightforward as it seems. The 95% figure is based on relative risk reduction. When you look at absolute risk reduction, the picture changes. The actual reduction in risk for the average person is less than 1%. That's a big difference! The trials t...