Recent global health crises, driven by climate change, rapid city growth, and shifting landscapes, have forced governments to take emergency actions that can unintentionally raise the danger of violence toward women and girls. A comprehensive review examined how any outbreak, especially COVID‑19, ha
In Boston, when the Red Sox stumble, the city almost always looks for a culprit. After Alex Cora’s dismissal, fans and insiders alike rushed to name someone responsible, turning the event into a story rather than a simple coaching change. Buster Olney recently spoke with Terry Francona, a veteran
In recent years, New York has opened the door for adult‑use cannabis cultivation. Yet many growers still lack clear data on how much they can expect to produce and earn in a greenhouse setting. A new study tackles this gap by comparing two popular flowering methods: autoflower, which does not rel
The Ypsilanti City Council has moved forward with a new plan to create a team that will handle emergencies involving mental health, substance use, and homelessness without the use of firearms. The decision follows criticism over how the city managed a recent incident where police surrounded a man in
Katya Zamolodchikova, known from the hit series RuPaul’s Drag Race, has decided to delay an upcoming live podcast event. The decision comes after she underwent a medical procedure and is focusing on recovery. The event, part of Netflix’s “Is a Joke” festival in Los Angeles, was to feature Katya and
Maine’s bees buzz not only for honey but also for the health of our land. They act like tiny detectives, gathering pollen and nectar that reveal hidden chemicals in soil, water, and air. Because of this role, a beekeeper from Portland who measures dangerous PFAS levels in his own hives sees the urge
The new trend of heated tobacco products (HTPs) has sparked debate about their safety. Some experts think they might be less harmful than regular cigarettes, but clear evidence is missing. A recent survey collected data from thousands of smokers across the country to see how people feel about the
Pollen is the key to a plant’s next generation, but scientists have only recently begun to see how small changes in RNA can steer its development. A new study looks closely at a process called alternative polyadenylation, or APA, where the cell chooses different “stop” points for RNA molecules. Thes
The game “SOL Shogunate” takes place on the Moon, where samurai clans fight for control in a future solar system. The studio has been working on the title for almost three years, and it will debut on PC and PS5. The team is led by co‑founder Guy Costantini, who brings experience from big studios
A recent proposal in California could change the way deported faculty continue their careers. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson of Los Angeles, would let professors who are removed from the U. S. due to immigration enforcement keep teaching students through online platforms. The le
