The death toll in Myanmar and Thailand has risen sharply since a powerful earthquake hit the region. The number of people killed in Myanmar has reached 1, 644. The number of injured people is 3, 408 and 139 people are still missing. The earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest ci
It's 2021, and Jon Scheyer is at a crossroads. He's eyeing two coaching jobs, DePaul and UNLV, both seem within reach. He's been an assistant at Duke for seven years, winning titles as both a player and a coach. He's ready for his own team. But life has other plans. Scheyer doesn't get either job.
Cervical cancer is a major health issue worldwide, even with all the progress made in screening and prevention. The way countries handle cervical cancer screening is all over the place. Some nations are still stuck with old-school methods, like cytology. This is surprising, given the solid evidence
In many Sub-Saharan African cities, urban flooding is a major concern. This issue is made worse by rapid urban growth and climate change. The existing drainage systems in these cities often struggle to handle heavy rainfall. One key factor that makes this problem even worse is the buildup of sedimen
Zimbabwe is grappling with a significant hurdle in its public health efforts. The country is struggling to achieve high vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) among young women. This is despite clear guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) advocating for widespread HPV vacc
A young entrepreneur, Charlie Javice, was found guilty of tricking JPMorgan Chase. She claimed her startup, Frank, had millions of customers. In reality, she had only a fraction of that number. This deception cost the bank $175 million. The trial lasted five weeks in a Manhattan court. Javice, now 3
The 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament kicked off the Sweet 16 round with some intense matchups. UCLA, the top seed, showed why they are favorites by easily beating Ole Miss. Lauren Betts was a force inside, scoring 31 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. She was nearly perfect, missing just one shot. Betts'
Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, are considering a move into Spanish football by potentially buying Malaga. This isn't just about adding another team to their collection. They want to use their experience from running Liverpool and the Boston Red Sox to help Malaga grow. They are particularl
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) dodged a bullet recently. A federal judge stepped in to stop the Trump administration from shutting it down. The judge, Amy Berman Jackson, issued a temporary order to keep the agency running while the court decides if the shutdown is legal. The CFPB
In the bustling world of startups, a young entrepreneur named Charlie Javice found herself in hot water. The founder of Frank, a company that aimed to simplify the college financial aid process, was found guilty of deceiving JPMorgan Chase. The bank ended up buying Frank for a whopping 175 million d
