In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency reclassified ethylene oxide (EtO) as a hazardous substance. After 2018, when pollution from EtO started causing concerns, both federal and state regulators listened to the public but followed a cost-benefit approach that slowed down risk reduction. This a
Political pundit Alexi McCammond shared her insights on MSNBC about Donald Trump's pledge to lower grocery prices. The soon-to-be president hinted that this might not be an easy task and suggested he wouldn't be to blame if it didn't happen. McCammond, an opinion editor at the Washington Post, comme
Winter is not over yet! This weekend, 10 counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are under Winter Weather Advisories. It’s not the snow that’s the problem, but the ice. Roads and sidewalks could turn into slippery surfaces, making travel dangerous. While some advisories ended on Saturday, three counties
For a long time, we've known that mental health services aren't equally used across racial groups. While Black and White populations have gotten more attention, the Asian and Latine communities are often lumped together. But what if there are important differences within these groups that we're miss
Paul Thomas Anderson, the director known for digging deep into California's gritty past, hit a bumpy road with his 2014 film, Inherent Vice. Despite its complex web of lies, drugs, and shattered love, the film bombed at the box office and flew under the radar of critics. Yet, nestled within those fa
Ever wondered how nurses in Turkish intensive care units and palliative care clinics handle skin issues caused by incontinence? Well, a recent study set out to find just that. Researchers wanted to know what nurses knew about a common problem called incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). This is
Just a couple of months ago, Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, told investors that a regular Tesla model priced at $25, 000 would be pointless. But, the tide seems to be turning. According to Deutsche Bank analysts, Tesla might introduce a new model, possibly called the 'Model Q', in early 2025. The price? Un
Ever wondered how a high-ranking official can go from a powerful position to facing jail time? Let's explore the case of Jeffrey McWhorter, former CEO of Palmetto Railways. Back in November 2024, the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) hit him with a serious charge: conspiring to commit honest service
Concussions, often called mild traumatic brain injuries, can mess up your vision. Even though they might not seem too bad, they can affect daily life, your smarts, and how well you do in sports. Ice hockey, for example, is a fast-paced sport where injuries might happen more often due to vision probl
"Sony's Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, hasn't exactly been a hit at the box office. The movie earned a mere $2 million in Thursday previews, with an estimated opening weekend of less than $15 million. This could make it the worst performance for a Marvel comic book movie since Ele
