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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Fungi in the Brain: Link to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

Scientists are exploring a new angle in the mystery of brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These diseases often show up late in life and cause problems with how your brain works. Both diseases have something in common: they cause your brain to get inflamed. So far, some studies have hi

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Dec 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Puerto Rico's Power Grid Fails Again, Leaving Most in the Dark

Imagine waking up to no lights, no air conditioning, and no way to make coffee. That's what happened to nearly 90% of Puerto Rico's residents on New Year's Eve. A major power failure hit the island, leaving about 1. 3 million customers without electricity. This isn't the first time something like th

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Dec 31 2024BUSINESS

Colorado Businesses Face New Reporting Rule

A new law called the Corporate Transparency Act might soon require many businesses in southern Colorado to file a special report. This report is known as the Beneficial Ownership Information report (BOIR). Surprisingly, some business owners in Pueblo's Union Ave area didn't know about this report. I

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter's Final Farewell: What to Expect

Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will be held in Washington, DC on January 9th. President Joe Biden declared this day a National Day of Mourning. The event will honor Carter’s legacy, which includes his work in eradicating disease, promoting peace, and advocating for civil rights. Publi

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Vince Carter's NFL Dream: A Surprising Side Effect of NBA Talks

Vince Carter has had a remarkable year, from his Basketball Hall of Fame induction to his jersey retirement by the Toronto Raptors. But there's another exciting development—he's joined the ownership group of the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. While many might assume this was his long-time goal, Vince rev

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Dec 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

How GPT-4 Can Assist in Coding Better Than Most Humans

Imagine you're trying to write a piece of code. You could do it yourself, or you could let GPT-4, one of the top large language models (LLMs), give it a shot. Researchers tested seven of these models with different coding tasks, languages, and difficulties. GPT-4 came out on top, especially when giv

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Cashews in Cappuccino Meltaways: What You Need to Know

Did you know that your favorite Cappuccino Meltaway Bars might have a little surprise inside? Gardners Candies from Pennsylvania is recalling these bars because they could contain cashews that weren't listed on the label. This is a big deal for the 4 million Americans who are allergic to tree nuts.

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Houston's New Health Care High School: A $31M Investment in the Future

In Houston, a new high school is tackling the healthcare workforce shortage one student at a time. HEAL High School, funded by a $31 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, is partnering with Memorial Hermann Health System to give students a head start in healthcare careers. With a focus on han

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Red Carpet Revival: Variety & ET Team Up for Golden Globes Pre-Show

Get ready to see who's walking the red carpet! Variety and "Entertainment Tonight" are back again to bring you the official digital pre-show for the Golden Globe Awards. On Jan. 5, at 3:30 p. m. PT, the action starts on Variety. com, CBS, and Paramount+. You can also catch it on ETOnline. com, YouTu

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Understanding Surgery Patients' Health Knowledge

Did you know that how well patients understand their health can really impact their surgery results? A recent study decided to check this out by looking at general surgery patients. They wanted to see if these patients knew enough about their health to make good decisions. The study found that heal

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