Everyone knows that hospitals handle lots of powerful medicines. Sadly, these drugs sometimes get stolen or misused, a problem known as "diversion. " So, a team of experts decided to figure out why this happens and what can be done about it. They came up with a clever plan to spot where the system m
On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo
Taylor Swift took to social media to express her thoughts on the devastating Los Angeles fires. She shared that she had donated to several relief organizations and encouraged her fans to do the same. The singer, who is 35, listed charities such as the California Community Foundation Fund, Greater Lo
Ever wondered how hospitals can run smoothly, especially in busy emergency departments (EDs)? A recent study explored this, focusing on Australian and New Zealand EDs. Researchers looked at how continuous improvement (CI) and clinical practices (CP) affect the performance of these high-stress enviro
As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he's set his sights on revamping Washington DC. He's not happy with the state of the capital and wants to make some big changes. One of the main issues he's focused on is crime. In 2023, it spiked in DC, and Trump isn't having it. He thin
Get ready for a chilly ride! Today's weather is calm and fair, with temps dropping to the 30s after sunset. Tonight, expect lows in the 20s and 30s under partly clear skies. But don't be fooled, a strong arctic cold front is on its way. Friday starts pleasant, with highs reaching the 40s early in t
You might be familiar with the tiny, tricky organisms called mycoplasmas. These guys can sneak into cell cultures and cause big problems. Researchers often face up to 35% contamination in their cell lines. Cleaning up these cultures with antibiotics is usually a breeze, except when it comes to bacte
Everyone's favorite reality TV pair, Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell, has ended their four-year relationship. Matt, 33, announced the breakup on Instagram, asking for strength and peace for both of them. The former "Bachelor" couple met on the show's 25th season and have been together since, desp
A new era has begun for Chicago Public Schools with the swearing-in of a hybrid school board. This board, made up of elected and mayoral-appointed members, faces immediate financial challenges and tense negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for a new contract. The power struggle has bee
Last week, U. S. President Donald Trump made waves by suggesting that the United States should control Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. In response, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had a phone conversation with Trump, reaffirming Greenland's right to decide its own future. T
