In Japan, doctors are trying out a new way to remove thyroids. They are using robots! This method is called transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy, or TART for short. It's not the only new way to do this. There's also a method using cameras called video-assisted neck surgery, or VANS. Doctors wanted t
Mark Spain was a familiar face in many homes. His cheerful "Good morning, Sunshines, " on Facebook and his nightly news segments on ABC 13 News made him a beloved figure. But behind the scenes, a silent battle was unfolding. In November 2024, Mark's life took an unexpected turn. He woke up feeling u
Starbucks is making a big move in China. They are teaming up with Boyu Capital, a private equity group based in Hong Kong. This deal will create a joint venture worth $4 billion. Starbucks will keep a 40% stake in their 8, 000 Chinese stores. Boyu Capital will hold up to 60%. This isn't just about
Jon Stewart is sticking around "The Daily Show" a bit longer. He's agreed to keep hosting on Mondays until December 2026. This means he'll be there for the next big elections, giving his take on the political scene. This news comes after some big changes at Comedy Central. The network's parent comp
Robots are now helping doctors treat tumors in a tricky spot behind the throat. This area is called the parapharyngeal space. Doctors use a special kind of robot surgery called TORS. It lets them operate through the mouth. This is less invasive than cutting through the neck. A recent study looked a
A public company, TON Strategy, recently faced a warning from Nasdaq for breaking rules about getting shareholder approval. They raised over $500 million by selling shares privately to buy a lot of Toncoin, a cryptocurrency linked to Telegram. Nasdaq didn't punish them severely because it seemed lik
Southeastern Louisiana University is gearing up for a big week of events to honor veterans. The highlight? A special lecture on Veterans Day, November 11th, at 11 a. m. in the Student Union Theatre. The guest speaker is retired U. S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, who's got a lot of stories to shar
Amazon is making big moves in AI. They've added a lot of power to their cloud services. This is more than any other company in the same time. But this growth comes with a cost. Amazon is cutting jobs. They've already laid off 14, 000 people. And more cuts might come next year. This has raised concer
Trump's approach to trade with China has been a bit of a rollercoaster. He's been trying to use tariffs to get China to cut down on exports to the U. S. But it's been a bumpy ride, with not much to show for it yet. Let's talk about leverage. In the world of politics, it's all about having power ove
Cincinnati is at a crossroads. The city's unique character and historic charm are at stake. The current City Council has been making big decisions without always listening to the people who live here. This has led to concerns about development, infrastructure, and transparency. The Charter Committe
