Big changes are happening at the Louisville-based Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest spirits and wine companies in the U. S. They're closing their barrel-making cooperage, which currently employs around 210 people, by April 25. This is part of a bigger plan to cut jobs globally and restruc
Eli Lilly, a company based in Indianapolis, recently faced a blow when its stock prices dipped. The reason? Their weight-loss drugs, Zepbound and Mounjaro, didn't sell as well as expected. The company predicted they'd make about $13. 5 billion in the December quarter, which is less than what experts
Every 12 years, the banks of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj, India, transform into a bustling hub. This is the Maha Kumbh Mela, a significant Hindu religious event that draws hundreds of millions of people. Over the next six weeks, officials anticipate a staggering 400 million visitors, s
Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, has announced that the company will be laying off more employees who aren’t performing well. This move comes as Meta focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies such as AI, augmented reality glasses, and the next generation of social media platforms. Zuckerberg
Ever heard of the "no-show" issue in healthcare? It's when patients book appointments but don't turn up. We looked at this over five years with 21, 969 patients. Our study created a special model to solve this problem. This model not only predicts no-shows but also helps manage service capacity and
Cigarette companies are introducing a new type of cigarette in the US that uses synthetic cooling agents. These cigarettes are meant to mimic the feeling of menthol cigarettes. Why is this a problem? Well, as some states and cities start to ban menthol cigarettes due to health concerns, these new sy
Germany faces a significant issue with child maltreatment. Hospital data plays a vital role in tackling this problem by helping to identify and support at-risk children and teens. However, there's a lack of systematic evaluation and classification of these hospital records. This piece aims to provid
Imagine you're sitting in a doctor's office, and the topic of climate change comes up. Would you be surprised to learn that your elected representatives' views on the environment are backed by the American Medical Association's political wing? Well, it's true! The American Medical Association (AMA)
Draymond Green, the heart of the Golden State Warriors, won't be playing against the Toronto Raptors. He's dealing with a back injury and an illness. Coach Steve Kerr isn't too worried, though, as Green's back trouble isn't like the one he had a couple of years ago. Green is a key player, averaging
The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, turned our world upside down. One of the key strategies to fight the virus was vaccination. At the same time, the internet became a go-to place for people to find health information. However, with the rise of social media, misleading information also spr
