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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Can Modeling Help Plan Post-COVID Mental Health Services?

Imagine you're in charge of planning mental health services after a global pandemic like COVID-19. One tool that could help? Computers! No, we're not talking about making everyone play online games to destress. Instead, we mean using computer simulations to model how a large, integrated mental healt

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

The Role of Active Games in Boosting Social Skills of Young Adults on Probation

Young adults in Turkiye are increasingly struggling with substance use, leading to a rise in probation as an alternative to traditional imprisonment. This shift reflects the need for the probation system to adapt to new realities, including the use of active games. These games can help young adults

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Jan 01 2025FINANCE

2025: A Mix of Small Wins and Major Unknowns for Investors

As the calendar turns over to 2025, investors are crossing their fingers for a bright start. However, experts are cautioning that the stock market may not see the massive jumps seen in the past couple of years. Wall Street predictions suggest the S&P 500 could grow by about 15%, with a big boost fro

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Learning from COVID-19: A Five-Year Reflection

Five years after health officials first learned about the mysterious pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China, it's hard to believe how much has changed. The World Health Organization (WHO) got its first clue on December 31, 2019. Experts soon realized that the virus, later named COVID-19, would spread like

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Jan 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Starlink: How Weather Affects Its Performance

Starlink, a satellite internet service, keeps working even when it's cloudy. Users report steady speeds, with some testing it during thunderstorms and still getting over 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. During light rain and cloudy conditions, performance stays solid, around 200 Mbps. The Star

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses Fear Loss of TikTok's Power

Imagine running a small business and suddenly losing a powerful tool like TikTok. That’s what millions of small business owners might face if a TikTok ban happens. Desiree Hill from Crown’s Corner Mechanic in Georgia knows this worry all too well. She started as a mobile mechanic and grew her busine

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Jan 01 2025CRYPTO

Joe Rogan Weighs In on the Hawk Tuah Crypto Controversy

Hailey Welch, the 22-year-old known as the 'Hawk Tuah' girl, made headlines due to a crypto scam involving her meme coin, $HAWK. Joe Rogan, a well-known podcast host, discussed the incident on his show. He expressed surprise that people invested millions in her coin, only to see it crash. Rogan also

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Jan 01 2025EDUCATION

What's Next for Kootenai County Schools?

As the new year begins, school leaders in Kootenai County are looking ahead to 2025 with a mix of excitement and challenges. The Coeur d'Alene School District has big plans to grow and improve. Superintendent Shon Hocker is energized by the potential of students and teachers. With help from state fu

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Jan 01 2025EDUCATION

Indiana's Graduation Success Story: A New Milestone

Indiana's class of 2024 has something to celebrate! The state just hit a new high in graduation rates, with 90. 2% of students earning their diplomas. This is a jump from last year's 89%. The good news isn't just for some students; it's across the board. Every group saw improvements, including minor

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Mystery Death Near Mackenzie: Police Seek Answers

In the small town of Mackenzie, B. C. , a chilling discovery was made on December 28, 2024. A man's body was found lying on the Finlay Community Connector Forest Service Road. This road is an important connection between Mackenzie, Fort St. James, and the Mt. Milligan Mine. Police arrived at the sce

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