Sepsis-induced coagulopathy (SIC) is a serious condition that can lead to widespread blood clotting and bleeding. It's often seen as an early warning sign for more severe health issues. While it's known that SIC can increase the chances of dying, its role in predicting blood clots and bleeding is still not fully understood. To shed some light on this, a study was con...
A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has been ordered to start his prison term. The Supreme Court made this decision. Bolsonaro was found guilty of trying to stay in power after losing the 2022 election. He will serve his sentence in a federal police jail in Brasilia. Bolsonaro is 70 years old. He was accused of leading a plot to keep himself in power. Th...
The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be quite different from previous tournaments. FIFA has introduced some new rules that could shake things up. For starters, the top two teams, Spain and Argentina, won't be able to face each other until the final. This is because they will be placed in different halves of the knockout bracket. This rule is designed to make sure the ...
Campbell's, a well-known food company, recently found itself in hot water. Why? Because someone recorded a high-ranking executive talking about 3D printed meat. The executive in question is the vice president of IT. He is now on leave while the company looks into the matter. This whole situation raises some interesting questions. First, why would a food company's IT...
A California congressman has taken legal action against a housing official appointed by former President Trump. The congressman, Eric Swalwell, is suing Bill Pulte, who works at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte sent Swalwell's mortgage records to the Justice Department. The congressman says this is a violation of his privacy. Swalwell is running for governo...
Some lawmakers are now under the FBI's radar. They appeared in a video encouraging soldiers to question orders they believe are against the law. This news comes after the Pentagon started looking into one of these lawmakers, Senator Mark Kelly, for possible military law violations. The FBI reached out to these lawmakers to set up interviews. This move has raised eye...
Lindsey Halligan, a 36-year-old lawyer, found herself at the center of a legal storm after a federal judge dismissed cases she oversaw against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that Halligan's appointment as acting U. S. attorney was unlawful, as it violated a federal statute limiting interim appointments to ...
The College Football Playoff committee has a big job. They rank teams based on many things. But what if a team loses a key coach? That's the question on everyone's mind with Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin. Hunter Yurachek, the committee chairman, said they don't look ahead. They deal with things as they happen. So, if Kiffin leaves, they'll consider it then. But right now...
After a decade of leading Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. She made this announcement in a video posted on social media, highlighting her achievements and the city's progress under her leadership. Bowser's time as mayor was not without challenges. She had to navigate a tricky relationship with the Trump administration, esp...