In care homes, many women get urinary tract infections (UTIs). A recent study looked at how these infections are treated. It checked out the antibiotics given to women in long-term care homes. The study wanted to see if one type of antibiotic, fluoroquinolones (FQs), caused more problems than other
China has introduced a new type of tiny drone, about the size of a mosquito. These small drones are being developed for special missions, like gathering information on the battlefield without being noticed. The drone, created at a military university in Hunan province, is incredibly small—just 2 cen
China is stepping up its game to get the world to use the yuan more. This comes as the U. S. dollar is losing some of its shine. The yuan has been getting stronger, while the dollar has been dropping in value. China's central bank is making big moves. They want to reduce the world's reliance on jus
The US is thinking about taking back some special permits. These permits let American companies sell certain tech gear to big chip makers in China. The main players here are Samsung, TSMC, and SK hynix. They've been using these permits to get equipment for their factories in China. But now, the US m
Bumble, the dating app giant, is making some serious changes. They just announced plans to let go of 30% of their staff. That's about 240 people. This move is expected to cost the company between $13 million and $18 million this year. But Bumble believes it will save them $40 million every year movi
Measles has made a comeback in North Carolina. A child in the Greensboro area tested positive for the virus. This has put hospitals in the Triangle area on high alert. They are watching for any new cases. Measles is highly contagious. It can spread through the air and stay on surfaces. Experts say
Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring cou
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a man caught in a web of legal and immigration troubles. A federal judge recently decided that there's no reason to keep him locked up while he waits for his trial. This is a big deal because Kilmar was sent back to El Salvador by mistake. He's been fighting to return to his
Phthalates are sneaky chemicals that can mess with our bodies, especially the male reproductive system. One of the worst offenders is di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHxP). Even though Europe banned it in 2020, people are still getting exposed to it. How? Well, sunscreen might be the culprit. Some sunscreens
The US is stepping up its game in the AI world. Lawmakers from both major parties are teaming up to keep Chinese AI systems out of US government hands. They're serious about this. They see AI as a big deal in the ongoing tech rivalry between the US and China. This push comes after a Chinese startup
