The National Weather Service has issued a serious alert. A huge storm system is moving through the South and Midwest. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding. This is not a brief storm. It is a long-lasting event. The threat to people and property is real. The storm has already caus
The U. S. has rolled out new tariffs on a wide range of goods from many countries. These taxes will likely make everyday items more expensive. Apple products are expected to see a significant price jump. The tech giant relies heavily on manufacturing in China, which now faces a hefty 54% tax on it
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, and they can really mess with prices. A few companies have already hinted that they might raise prices because of new tariffs. These tariffs are part of a bigger trade policy shift. The idea is to protect American industries, but it's not always clear how this w
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is backtracking on some of its recent cuts. After laying off 10, 000 employees, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that some programs and jobs were terminated by mistake. This news came as a surprise to many, including Erik Svendsen, the direct
Pain after surgery is a big deal. It is especially true for those who have had operations on their digestive system. A recent study looked into how much patients know, think, and do when it comes to managing pain after surgery. The study took place over a few months and gathered information from
In the United States, there is a mix of openness and secrecy when it comes to car crash data. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) shares details about fatal crashes with everyone. However, many states do not make all their crash data, including injury details, easily available to the publi
Healthcare workers use medical tools every day. These tools can spread infections if not cleaned correctly. This is a big problem that needs fixing. Let's look at how one area in Murcia, Spain, improved their cleaning processes. The main aim was to improve the cleaning of medical devices in primary
The story of life on Earth is full of twists. One big surprise is how tiny, single-celled organisms can band together. This teamwork is common in eukaryotes, the group that includes plants and animals. It's rare in bacteria and was thought to be almost unheard of in archaea, another type of singl
Microsoft has launched a new mini-PC called the Windows 365 Link. It is designed to work with the Windows 365 cloud service. This device is aimed at businesses and is priced at $349. 99 in the US and a few other countries. The Windows 365 Link is a modern take on the old thin client PCs. These were
The spring housing market is finally kicking into gear, but will buyers be eager to jump in? There are a lot of factors to consider. For starters, mortgage rates and home prices are both quite high. The average 30-year mortgage rate is around 6. 65%, which is a bit lower than it was in January but s
