In New Mexico, a big fire called the Calf Canyon Hermits Peak fire left a mark. Now, people are worried about their water. Heavy metals have been found in some private wells near the fire area. The New Mexico Environment Department is offering free tests for well water in parts of Mora, San Miguel,
In 2005, a new player entered the mental health research scene. Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research (NBR) was born. It aimed to blend science with a deep sense of care. The goal? To understand the human mind better while helping people in need. NBR doesn't just focus on research. It also works to ma
The weather in the D. C. area is taking a turn. After a windy Friday, Saturday is looking cool and breezy. The winds have calmed down a bit, blowing from the southwest at about nine miles per hour. Temperatures are expected to stay in the lower to mid-40s during the day and drop to the lower to mid-
A study looked at how weather, lockdowns, and holidays changed the number of people going to a big hospital in the UK for emergencies, especially those related to cancer. Over seven and a half years, researchers found some interesting patterns. First, bad weather like storms and heavy rain made few
Friday in the DC area was quite the windy day. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that lasted until 10 p. m. But it wasn't just any wind advisory. Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland were under a high wind warning. Why? Because wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph. That's s
True crime stories have always fascinated people, and Netflix has a bunch of documentaries that dive into some of the most shocking cases. One of these is "Predators, " which revisits the controversial TV show "To Catch a Predator. " This show, which ran from 2004 to 2007, was known for setting up a
California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl
This week, the stock market saw some big changes. Let's start with the tech world. IBM made a huge move by buying Confluent for $11 billion. Meanwhile, Medline's IPO was a big hit, raising $6. 26 billion and seeing its stock jump over 40% on its first day of trading. Now, let's talk about the major
The tech industry is in a tough spot right now. Job cuts are piling up, and the outlook isn't great. The unemployment rate for tech jobs hit 4% in November, up from earlier in the year. That's a clear sign that tech companies are struggling. Over the past few months, the number of tech workers acros
Wall Street saw a boost on Friday, marking the second day of gains after some shaky starts earlier in the week. Tech stocks, especially those in the artificial intelligence sector, were the stars of the show. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both ended the week on a high note, despite some rough patches. The
