Imagine walking through a mall on a Saturday morning, browsing through a kiosk filled with cute stuffed animals. That was what Aurora resident Michael Steinbarth was doing with his son. He had a clear view on why small businesses are so important. "They're like the backbone of our country, " he said
Breast cancer survivors in Gaza face a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to social support. This study delves into how cultural factors can either boost or diminish the amount of support they receive after their diagnosis. By listening to the stories of individuals who have faced
Ever wondered how well those smart computer models can help doctors make tough calls about gynecologic cancers? This research looked into just that, checking out how these Large Language Models (LLMs) stack up against real-world complex cases. They wanted to see if these models could consistently gi
Vasily Bublikov, a half-Ukrainian, half-Russian Chicago resident, feels torn by the ongoing war. His family is split between the two nations, making the conflict personal. “It's like seeing my dad fight my mom, ” he said. The war hit a new high recently when Russia's President Putin threatened to us
Syria is once again in the spotlight, with the Assad government firmly refusing to join the political process laid out by the UN Security Council. Instead, they have the backing of Russia and Iran. This hardline stance has led to a weakening of their defenses in northwest Syria, with Hay’at Tahrir a
It’s not just about Black Friday and Cyber Monday anymore—Small Business Saturday is making a splash! Born in 2010 by American Express and co-sponsored by the United States Small Business Administration since 2011, this shopping day puts the spotlight on local businesses. They're the heart of commun
The long-standing civil war in Syria has recently seen a surprising turn of events with rebels launching a strong offensive on Aleppo, a major city with a rich history. This move, the first since 2016, has reignited the conflict and raised concerns about stability in the Middle East. Russian, Irani
In Syria, something big just happened. Islamist rebels, led by a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have stormed into some neighborhoods of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city. They've been fighting the government's military forces since Friday. This is a big deal because it's the first
Imagine you're caring for someone with cancer in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It's a tough job, right? But what if having a strong support system could make it a bit easier? That's what a recent study looked into. They wanted to see how perceived social support affects stress, anxiety, d
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aim to slash $2 trillion in federal spending. They've singled out several agencies like the Pentagon and Department of Education for cuts. Musk's SpaceX has contracts with some of these agencies, rais
