Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a big problem globally. It affects health, money, and human rights. The United Nations wants to stop all forms of VAWG by 2030, but progress is slow. One reason is that researchers from different fields don't work together enough. This keeps us from getting
Get ready, sports fans! The Charlotte Hornets have teamed up with Palmetto Sports & Entertainment to bring you five basketball games live on free, over-the-air TV this season. This is the first time since 2007-08 that Hornets games will be available without cable or satellite in the Carolinas. Thank
This year's Berlin Film Festival promises excitement with a diverse lineup of films from around the globe. Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley star in Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon, ” a biopic about songwriter Lorenz Hart. Meanwhile, Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernández team up in Michel Franco’s “Dre
Get ready for a star-studded 75th Berlinale! The festival's lineup press conference on Tuesday revealed some big names. Jessica Chastain is set to shine in Michel Franco's Golden Bear contender, Dreams. Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall will be there with Ira Sachs' Peter Hujar's Day, while Chloë Sevigny
Hey, South Carolina! Are you ready for some snow? A big storm is headed our way, and it's going to be a chilly one. The Midlands should see snowfall starting later today and continuing into Wednesday morning, with the most snow predicted south of I-20. So, what's the deal with this storm? It's brin
It's official: North Carolina homeowners will see their insurance premiums go up by about 15% by mid-2026. This is all part of a deal the state's Insurance Department made with insurance companies. Commissioner Mike Causey led the charge, standing firm against the industry's initial request for a wh
Have you ever wondered why honeybees are disappearing? One big reason is neonicotinoids, a type of pesticide that can harm bees. Scientists are figuring out how these pesticides stick to honeybee sensors. They found out that certain kinds of neonicotinoids, called cis-oxygen bridge ones, connect str
Imagine if we could tackle two big problems at once - energy waste and water scarcity. That's where nuclear power plants (NPPs) come in. Did you know that NPPs produce a lot of heat that's often wasted? This heat, known as waste heat, can be used to drive desalination systems. Desalination is the pr
Get ready for a mix of weather in South Carolina! The week will start off dry and cool, with the sun shining brightly. But don't get too comfortable, because rain is on its way by the weekend. A low-pressure system is moving in, bringing showers that could be heavy, especially in the western and sou
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in te
