South Carolina is cracking down on gangs and organized crime. Two new bills are making their way through the Senate. These bills aim to beef up state laws and make them more effective against criminal activities. The push for these changes comes from law enforcement. They say current laws aren't st
Brazil is home to millions of university students, but there is a serious lack of information about their mental health. This is a problem. Around 30% of students worldwide struggle with mental health issues, and shockingly, nearly 80% of these students do not get the help they need. This is a hu
A big win for educators in Berkeley County! College Park Middle School just scored a massive grant from the South Carolina Department of Education. This isn't just any grant—it's the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grant, and it's worth up to $199, 800. The grant is all about shaking up how teachers ge
The White House recently announced a plan to create a "bitcoin strategic reserve. " This means the U. S. government will gather all the bitcoin it has seized through various legal actions and keep it as a reserve. Think of it like a big piggy bank for digital currency. The idea is that this reserve
Bitcoin mining is a big deal these days. It's not just about the money it makes. It's about the energy and water it uses. This is a big problem for the environment. First, let's talk about energy. Bitcoin mining needs a lot of it. This is true no matter how much energy is used. The good news is tha
The White House has pulled the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to head the CDC. This decision came just hours before Weldon's confirmation hearing. The reason? There weren't enough votes to confirm him. Weldon had been a controversial pick from the start. He had a history of questioning vaccine safety
Europe is grappling with a significant health issue: measles cases have skyrocketed to levels not seen in a quarter of a century. In 2024, the number of reported measles cases in Europe hit 127, 352. This is double the number from the previous year. This alarming increase is a stark reminder of the
The founder of a prominent church in Oklahoma is in hot water. Robert Morris, 63, is facing some serious allegations. A grand jury has charged him with five counts of lewd or indecent acts involving a minor. This news comes after Cindy Clemishire, 55, publicly accused Morris of sexually abusing h
Ulta Beauty, a major player in the beauty retail world, is facing a tough year ahead. The company recently announced that it expects sales to either stay flat or grow by just 1% in 2025. This is a significant drop from the 1. 2% growth that analysts had predicted. The company's earnings are also exp
Surgical residents are known for their long hours and intense workloads. But did you know that about 28. 6% of them are also parents or soon-to-be parents? This raises a big question: how do they manage the costs of childcare on a resident's salary? First, let's talk about the money. Sur
