In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, Sierra Leone's government took swift action to keep the deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus at bay. They declared a state of emergency on March 24, 2020, even before any cases were confirmed in the country. Soon after, the first COVID-19 case was reported in
When it comes to maternity care, there's a lot happening behind the scenes. One tool that's been making waves is designed to help first-time moms (primiparous women) make decisions during early labor. But what do the professionals think about it? We decided to ask obstetric health care workers their
Get ready for a college basketball clash as North Carolina takes on No. 18 UCLA at the historic Madison Square Garden. This December 21 matchup kicks off at 3 p. m. ET, and while UNC leads the series 2-0, they're the underdogs this time around. UCLA is on a nine-game winning streak after a rocky sta
The college football world is buzzing with excitement as the 12-team playoff format introduces new challenges and scenarios. One of the most anticipated matchups is SMU taking on Penn State at Beaver Stadium in a "White Out" game. Despite the unpredictability of December weather, the betting odds ha
Sonic the Hedgehog 3's post-credits scene introduced two exciting new characters: Shadow the Hedgehog and Metal Sonic. Director Jeff Fowler shared that these characters were chosen to shake things up in the franchise. Shadow, voiced by Keanu Reeves, is a beloved anti-hero from the games. Metal Sonic
The big night is almost here! The much-awaited rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is just around the corner. Opinions are divided among boxing greats about who will come out on top. IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois is rooting for Fury, while fellow Brits Anthony Joshua and Lennox Le
Get ready for a clash of titans on Saturday! The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans will battle it out as both teams gear up for two games in a week. The Chiefs, sitting pretty at 13-1, are gunning for the number one spot in the AFC, while the Texans at 9-5 are hoping to snag the third seed.
In Wisconsin, a 15-year-old student shot and killed a teacher and a classmate at Abundant Life Christian School. The shooter, Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow, had just started at the school and didn't show any major concerns to teachers. The community, deeply rooted in faith, is struggling with the lack o
Boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. This much-anticipated heavyweight bout will decide the undisputed champion, with Usyk holding three titles. Previously, Usyk won by a split decision, surprising many since it was Fury’s first professional loss. With
As the world grapples with an energy crisis, predicting solar radiation (SR) accurately has become crucial for harnessing renewable energy. Machine Learning (ML) models have stepped up to tackle this challenge with impressive results. One such model, called the Cheetah Optimizer-Random Forest (CO-RF
