Buckle up, West Coast! A storm's been wreaking havoc from California to Washington. Washington's taken the brunt of it, with trees toppling and two lives lost. Schools shut down, and power's out in many places. Oregon and Northern California aren't spared either; travel's delayed, and roads are clos
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. , is facing a big challenge. Last Thursday, their stock prices took a 4% dip after the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed a major change. The DOJ thinks Google should step back from controlling its Chrome browser. The goal? To shake up Google's dominant
Did you know that the U. S. will face a huge doctor shortage soon? That's scary, especially because our country is becoming more diverse. Guess who's unfairly left out of the doctor's office? Black and Indigenous people. This is a big problem because people of color might not get the best care. The
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promise in helping people with early psychosis. To make this treatment even more effective, researchers are exploring how to use mobile technology to complement face-to-face sessions. The idea is to help patients apply what they learn in therapy to t
Linda McMahon, the powerhouse behind a major wrestling empire, is tangled up in a lawsuit that accuses her of knowing about and ignoring child sexual abuse within her company. This isn't the first time McMahon's facing such serious claims. Back in the 1980s, an employee named Melvin Phillips Jr. was
Let's talk about the latest weather troubles in Northern California. Meteorologists predict up to 16 inches of rain through Friday, with some places like Santa Rosa already seeing 5 inches in just 24 hours. This heavy rain is part of a strong atmospheric river, a big stream of moisture, hitting the
A powerful storm, known as a bomb cyclone, has taken lives and caused a massive power outage in Washington and Seattle. With wind speeds reaching up to 77 mph, trees and power lines were toppled, leaving many homes without electricity. As the winds die down, a new threat emerges: heavy rain is expec
Ever wondered what it's like to live with chronic pain that doctors can't pin down? One person explored this exact experience in a unique type of research called autoethnography. This approach offers a deep dive into personal stories while connecting them to wider cultural and social themes. The goa
A whopper of a storm hit the northwest United States this week, packing a punch with intense winds and heavy rain. Meteorologists dubbed it a "bomb cyclone, " an event that happens when a storm suddenly gains strength. Also known as an atmospheric river, this storm is a massive stream of moisture fr
A big winter storm is hitting nine states across the U. S. , with up to 3 feet of snow predicted in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings and advisories, expecting poor driving conditions and possible power outages. In North Dakota, nearly the entire state is under advi
