Tom Kean Jr. , a 57‑year‑old congressman from New Jersey, has finally spoken about his long absence from Washington. He said he had a “personal medical issue” that kept him away for weeks, and doctors say he will recover fully soon. Kean last voted in the House on March 5 and has missed many othe
The Ohio State Medical Board is weighing whether a former Summa Health executive can keep his medical license after being accused of sharing revenge porn. Vivek Bhalla, 46, once led the Summa Health Medical Group in Summit County. A grand jury indicted him last October on a fifth‑degree felony fo
A recent review of dozens of studies finds that having a doula—someone who supports expectant parents before, during, and after birth—can lower stress for mothers and increase the chances that babies are breastfed early. The research pulled data from 22 earlier investigations, most of which used
A man from St. Louis once sprayed a herbicide called Roundup on sidewalks to tidy up his neighborhood. Years later he was diagnosed with blood cancer and a Missouri jury said the weed‑killer caused his illness. They awarded him $1. 25 million, a decision that now faces the U. S. Supreme Court. The
The new plan comes from Florida’s governor, who wants a map that could change the balance of power in Congress by targeting four seats held by Democrats. He has asked lawmakers to meet for a special session next week to review the proposal. If it passes, Republicans could hold 24 of Florida’s 28 sea
In many hospitals, doctors and nurses are learning that caring for a person’s mind and spirit is just as important as treating their body. Yet, when it comes to teaching future nurses about these topics, the lessons are uneven and often missing key steps. Researchers in Rome asked 69 third‑year nur
The study looked at how religion and sadness change among older Chinese people from 2012 to 2023. Researchers used data from seven rounds of a national survey that included over twenty‑four thousand participants. They asked whether shifts in how many people practice or believe in religion match chan
In the first quarter of 2026, HCA Healthcare reported revenues of $19. 11 billion, a modest 4. 3% rise from the previous year and almost exactly what analysts expected. The company’s adjusted earnings per share climbed to $7. 15 from $6. 45 a year earlier, matching market forecasts. The CEO descr
Florida tennis is no longer just about quiet focus and precise strokes. A new voice on the courts, a young player from London, is turning every match into a rally of cheers and teamwork. He grew up playing soccer, rugby, cricket, and golf, learning early that fun comes first. When he switched to
The courtroom buzzed as jurors reconvened on Monday, tasked with deciding whether to impose death or life imprisonment for Tanner Horner, who admitted to the 2022 murder of seven‑year‑old Athena Strand. The case had evolved from a straightforward crime narrative into a layered examination of Horner’
