In Gaza, the search for aid has become a deadly endeavor. On Friday alone, 35 Palestinians lost their lives. Fifteen were killed in Israeli airstrikes, while another 20 died in shootings near aid distribution sites. This grim tally is part of a larger, ongoing crisis. The United Nations has documented 613 deaths in just one month near humanitarian convoys and aid di...
Parents of children with rare neurological disorders have a lot to think about when it comes to clinical genetic testing (CGT). A recent study asked 101 parents about their thoughts on this topic. The children involved had conditions like cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and developmental delays. Most parents, around 82% to 91%, saw the positive sides of CGT. They believed...
Heart disease is a big deal, and it's all about tiny things going wrong. Cells in our blood vessels have special connections called junctions. These junctions help keep everything in check. But when they don't work right, bad things happen. Think about the walls of your blood vessels. They are like a team of cells working together. They have different types of junct...
Paramount Global faced heavy criticism for settling a lawsuit with former President Trump, which many believe they could have won in court. The decision has left CBS News employees feeling uneasy about what might happen next. The lawsuit, which was about a "60 Minutes" interview, was seen as weak by many legal experts. Still, the settlement has set a worrying precede...
In the early hours of a Thursday morning, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood up for what he believes in. He started talking on the House floor at 5 a. m. and didn't stop for over six hours. His goal? To delay a vote on President Donald Trump's huge tax cut and spending bill. Jeffries had a lot to say. He brought binders full of information to the podium. He...
Fans of South Park are in for a wait. The new season, season 27, won't hit screens as planned. The creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are not happy about it. They call the situation a mess, caused by a fight over streaming rights. The delay is due to a battle between the show's creators and Paramount Global, the parent company of Comedy Central. The new season wa...
Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. They're not sure if the U. S. will keep sending military aid. The Defense Ministry says they haven't gotten any official word about changes. So, they're just going with what they know and checking each delivery as it comes. This isn't the first time the U. S. has paused aid. Back in March, it was all about Trump pushing Ukraine ...
Big Tech companies are increasingly targeting schools, marketing their AI products as helpful tools for both students and teachers. However, this push raises important questions about the future of education. Some schools, like those in Texas and Arizona, are already using AI to teach students, with teachers taking a backseat role. Students themselves have mixed fee...
For nearly 50 years, nurses across the United States have been part of a groundbreaking study. They shared their health data, giving scientists valuable insights. This research has changed how we understand health. But now, this work is in jeopardy. The Nurses’ Health Study started in 1976. Nurses like Patricia Chubb and her mother joined early on. They didn’t know ...
People often wonder who sells products better: famous people from TV and movies or influencers from social media. Both types are popular with advertisers, but research shows mixed results on who works best. The truth is, it depends on the situation. A recent study dug into this question. It looked at how well different factors make an endorsement work. These factors...