In the bustling streets of Nepal, hospitals, especially those at the tertiary level, face a silent battle. This battle is against bloodstream infections, or BSIs, which can cause sepsis and lead to serious illness or even death. Imagine these infections as tiny, invisible enemies that sneak into the
Women in rural Pakistan face a tough reality when it comes to abortion. It's a subject that's kept hushed, even when the law says it's okay. Society places a big emphasis on having kids and being a mother, but women still find ways to make their own choices. They often turn to induced abortions. Th
Firstly, imagine a bunch of big shots from Ukraine heading to Washington. They are in for a big show. This show is the National Prayer Breakfast. It's a big deal. It has been going strong since 1953. It's a time for people in high places, like business heads, religious leaders, and diplomats, to cha
Let's talk about how the previous administration, headed by Biden, handled the US's support for Ukraine. It's no secret that the pace of military aid was incredibly slow. Imagine you promised someone something. They need it urgently, but you just don't get it to them promptly. That's what happened
In the world of tough parasites, Teladorsagia circumcincta stands out. It is a real pain for sheep and goats in temperate climates all over the world. This nematode worm is notorious for developing resistance to drugs pretty quickly. To get a handle on its resistance, scientists recently created a h
The 77th Directors Guild of America Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, honoured the best directors in film and television, chosen by over 19, 500 guild members. Early winners included Frederick E. O. Toye for Shōgun and Steven Zaillian for Ripley – a surprising upset against The Penguin. This
In a surprising move, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is now the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This change happens after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's short stint, who was accused of halting work at the bureau. Democrats had pushed back
Over two million donut cases were taken off shelves in a major recall across the United States and Canada. A wave of concern stirred from reports of potential listeria contamination. The FDA identified the problem and took immediate action to prevent further spread. All products produced before Dece
Across the United States, the flu has made a dramatic comeback, with health authorities seeing the highest level in fifteen years. Doctors are seeing more people with flu-like symptoms than ever in the last 15 years. Over a third of the tests for flu in the past week were positive. As
Imagine Trump's circus act. He's busy barking about trade wars, Israel, and even tries to buy Greenland. Meanwhile, back at home, Elon Musk is busy with a more powerful plot. He does point out that the media can only focus on one thing at a time. And that is what he is exploiting. Musk has
