In a recent investigation, scientists explored how sunlight and heat in China could influence suicide rates. They examined data from Anhui Province over four years, specifically during the warmer months from May to September. The findings revealed a dual nature of sunlight. On milder days, increased
Ivan Bates, Baltimore's State's Attorney, is making waves with a significant drop in crime rates. He's been in office for three years, and things are looking up. The office itself has seen a makeover, but the real change is in the way things are done. Bates has boosted the team, adding more prosecu
Flu cases in the U. S. have shot up over the holidays, and experts are warning that this season might be particularly tough. Recent data shows that flu activity is already worse than last winter's severe outbreak in many ways. COVID-19 cases are also rising, but they're still not as common as flu ca
The U. S. is facing a serious measles problem. In 2025, there were over 2, 000 cases. That's the highest number in many years. The last time it was this bad was in 1992. Back then, kids didn't get two doses of the MMR vaccine like they do now. Measles is super contagious. But vaccines help control
Michael Shaughnessy is now the top judge in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. He took over from Brendan Sheehan, who led the court for six years. Shaughnessy was chosen by his fellow judges for a two-year term starting in January. Shaughnessy has a lot on his plate. He will manage the court's dai
Science is not perfect. It changes over time. Some people think this means we should not trust it. They point out that scientists have been wrong before. For example, they once thought eggs were bad for you. Then they said eggs were fine. Now they are not sure again. But this way of thinking is not
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has recently released updated guidelines. These guidelines are meant to help doctors and nurses take better care of their patients. But what does this mean for the people on the front lines of healthcare? First, let's talk about what these guidelines are. They a
This week, from January 11th to 17th, a bunch of famous faces are celebrating their birthdays. It's not just about the numbers, though. These birthdays remind us of the impact these people have had on music, movies, and TV. Let's start with the music legends. On January 11th, country singer Gene Wa
A U. S. Senator recently sparked a social media firestorm after criticizing a successful military operation in Venezuela. Ruben Gallego called the mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro "embarrassing" and claimed it was an unjustified war. Maduro faced serious charges, including narc
Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch from Idaho have chosen an unexpected battle. They are challenging President Trump's decision to reclassify marijuana. Both senators have been quiet on many significant issues. These include Trump's foreign policy moves and his impact on healthcare. Instead, they are
