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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Why Some Cancer Clinical Trials Leave Out People with Disabilities

Did you know that people with disabilities are more likely to get cancer? Yet, they often can't join cancer clinical trials. Why? Because of rules that measure how well a person can perform daily activities, called performance status. This is set to make sure trial participants aren't too sick. But

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Password Length Matters More than Complexity

Ever wondered what makes a password strong? It’s not just about using fancy characters and numbers! Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated its password guidelines, and the key takeaway is surprising. They found that longer passwords are actually more secure than

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

New Orleans Faces New Year's Tragedy: A Call for Change

New Orleans woke up to a shock on Wednesday morning. A pickup truck had plowed into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, killing 15 and injuring many more. The festive atmosphere was instantly replaced with horror and disbelief. Ken Williams, a local chef, summed it up: "We're all numb. " The cit

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Emotions in the Court: How Danish Legal Professionals Judge Victims

Imagine standing in a Danish courtroom, waiting for a verdict. You might think the focus is on facts and evidence. But researchers found something else. They studied how Danish legal professionals judge the trustworthiness of victims based on their emotional expressions. Picture this: emotional show

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Cable Wars: Altice Drops MSG Networks from Optimum

MSG Networks, under the umbrella of Sphere Entertainment (SPHR), announced that Altice USA (ATUS) has kicked MSG Networks off its Optimum channel lineup in the tri-state area. In a move to keep their business afloat, Altice has decided to charge customers more and offer less. They've hiked prices by

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Learning from COVID-19: A Five-Year Reflection

Five years after health officials first learned about the mysterious pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China, it's hard to believe how much has changed. The World Health Organization (WHO) got its first clue on December 31, 2019. Experts soon realized that the virus, later named COVID-19, would spread like

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Info Matters for Green Business Travel

Business travelers are big players in the aviation industry's carbon emissions, especially in the U. S. where they account for around 10% of total emissions. While commercial jets are the larger culprit, business travelers using scheduled flights or private jets need greener options. The Global Busi

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses Fear Loss of TikTok's Power

Imagine running a small business and suddenly losing a powerful tool like TikTok. That’s what millions of small business owners might face if a TikTok ban happens. Desiree Hill from Crown’s Corner Mechanic in Georgia knows this worry all too well. She started as a mobile mechanic and grew her busine

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

News with Nils: 44 Years of Local Business Reporting

Did you know that Nils Rosdahl has been covering local business news in the Coeur d’Alene area for over four decades? That's right, 44 years! His column, "Business Bits, ” which appears every Sunday, has been a trusted source for business updates and growth stories. People like Kandi Johnson, who wo

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Plainfield's Business Shakeup: Big Changes in 2024

In 2024, the small town of Plainfield saw some significant shakeups, mainly in the business scene. The year kicked off with a wave of restaurant closures, leaving locals wondering what was next. But fear not, because the town also welcomed new businesses to fill the void. One of the biggest headlin

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