In the wake of new allegations against Congressman Matt Gaetz, some supporters in his former Florida district are backing him up. Sandra L. Atkinson, a former Republican Party chair from Okaloosa County, called Gaetz a "darn good congressman" and said he never let critics, whom she referred to as "h
In the annual Movie Club of Slate, film critics chatted about the year’s cinematic hits. Critic Dana Stevens, along with Bilge Ebiri, K. Austin Collins, Alison Willmore, and Odie Henderson, discussed the films that turned heads in 2024. Dana compared film criticism to embroidery on Kleenex, but beli
In recent years, the treatment landscape for severe pulmonary embolism (PE) has witnessed a notable expansion. Traditional methods like systemic thrombolysis are still favored for critically ill PE patients. But newer, catheter-guided reperfusion therapies are gaining traction as potentially safer o
Meet Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV for short. This crafty virus is everywhere, silently hanging out in your B cells for your entire life. When your body fights an infection, B cells change how they use energy to stay strong. EBV, being the sneaky bug it is, figures out ways to trick B cells into doing
It was in the early hours of Sunday morning that the suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi man named Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, appeared before a judge. The charge: five counts of murder and several counts of attempted murder and bodily harm. This comes after his car plowed into a bustling Christmas market in Mag
Sickle cell disease, a hereditary condition, can cause some tough challenges for men, especially when it comes to priapism. Priapism is a condition where men experience prolonged erections without sexual arousal, and it's more than just uncomfortable—it can lead to significant health issues if not m
For over a year, a group of teens called the "Gilbert Goons" had been harassing and assaulting other teens. They'd record their attacks and post them online, often using brass knuckles and other weapons. These attacks continued even after one teen, Preston Lord, died from his injuries. The police an
You might think that the type of work you do affects how mentally tough you are. But guess what? Age and gender play a much bigger role than the industry you work in. A recent study with over 5, 000 workers from all over Australia found some interesting things. First off, young adults, those betwee
Ever wondered why some kids have healthier teeth than others? It turns out, where you live can play a big role. A recent study looked into how structural racism at the state level affects children's dental care and oral health. They found that Black children in the U. S. often have fewer dental visi
Over the past decade, vehicles have become deadly weapons in various attacks around the world. These incidents have had different motives and perpetrators, including Islamic extremists, far-right groups, and individuals with personal grudges or mental health issues. The Magdeburg Christmas market at
