Imagine a veterinarian who opens her doors to animals in need during a wildfire. That’s exactly what Annie Harvilicz, a Los Angeles vet, did. She welcomed over 40 dogs, cats, and even a rabbit named Oreo into her home and an empty pet hospital. Why? Because their owners couldn’t take them along as t
Did you know living near airports can hurt your heart? A recent study found people exposed to high aircraft noise might face poor heart function, potentially leading to heart attacks, strokes, and irregular heartbeats. Scientists from the University College London discovered that those living close
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis has chipped in a massive $1 million to support the communities hit by the ongoing wildfires around Los Angeles. She announced this generous contribution on Instagram, emphasizing that her family foundation is committed to making a real difference for the people and areas aff
Wildfires have swept through Southern California, forcing celebrities like Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, and Adam Brody to evacuate their homes. The blazes started with the Pacific Palisades Fire on Tuesday, quickly spreading to other areas. Hopkins, for instance, lost his $6 million home, while B
Imagine this: in the 1950s, heart attacks were a scary reality with no clear solutions. People often died suddenly, with little anyone could do. But some visionaries, like Mary Lasker and Senator Lister Hill, saw potential in medical science. They convinced the government to invest heavily in heart
Chicago's ethics board recently stated they didn't advise Mayor Brandon Johnson on whether he should quit his job at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to avoid a potential conflict of interest. The board said they haven't provided any opinions, written or oral, about city officials taking leaves from CPS
China’s economic power is reshaping the U. S. job market and economy. Both the Trump and Biden administrations have struggled to keep up, leading to job losses and closed factories in the U. S. China isn’t just aiming for economic wins; it wants to be the world’s top power. History shows us that cou
Did you know that small music venues, festivals, and performing arts centers bring a lot more to society than just good vibes? The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is digging deep into this topic. They've started a big study called "The State of Live" to find out just how much these pla
In the heart of Brazil's Amazon rainforest, a unique tree-planting project is underway. Known as Mombak, this company is using funds from countries like the United States and companies such as Google, Microsoft, and McLaren F1 to reforest millions of hectares. They aim to plant 30 million trees by 2
In India, health officials have found a small number of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. This isn't a new virus, unlike COVID-19 that keeps changing. So far, seven cases have been reported across the country, with two new ones in Nagpur. Before that, cases were found in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chen
