The safety of filmmakers is under the spotlight after a disturbing event. A group of prominent actors have publicly criticized the Academy's response to the alleged assault and arrest of Hamdan Ballal. This is the Palestinian filmmaker who, along with others, won an Oscar for co-directing "No Othe
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently decided not to release a forecast that highlighted the risk of measles in areas with low vaccination rates. This decision came despite the fact that the forecast was based on solid data and expert analysis. The CDC's choice to keep this i
In emergency rooms, patients who have experienced sexual assault often struggle to get HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. This medication can prevent HIV infection if taken soon after exposure. A recent effort aimed to change this. The plan involved updating the electronic health records for sex
The legal saga of French actor Gérard Depardieu took a dramatic turn. The Paris prosecutor's office has asked for an 18-month suspended prison sentence. This is for the actor, who is facing sexual assault charges stemming from a 2021 film shoot. The prosecutor also wants a three-year probation per
The U. S. National Archives recently released tens of thousands of documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Martin Luther King Jr. The release was long overdue, but it didn't stop the public from jumping to wild conclusions. Many people believe that Lee Ha
In the world of politics, secrets are hard to keep. Especially when it comes to national security. A recent leak has caused quite the stir. A group of high-ranking U. S. officials were caught discussing sensitive military plans over a messaging app. The chat involved the Pentagon chief and other
A recent leak of text messages from a group chat has sparked a major debate. Top U. S. defense and intelligence officials were using the Signal app. They shared detailed plans for military airstrikes in Yemen. These strikes were aimed at Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The leak has raised serious que
Robinhood has been called out by Massachusetts regulators for its new prediction markets hub. This hub allows users to bet on various events, including college basketball games. The Secretary of the Commonwealth, Bill Galvin, has sent a subpoena to Robinhood, seeking information about the hub's laun
Tongue spasms might sound like a joke, but for some people, it is a serious issue. This condition is called hemilingual spasm. It is very rare and causes one side of the tongue to spasm. This can make it hard to talk and even cause pain. Doctors think it might be due to a nerve being squeezed by a b
The weather in New England is always a bit of a wildcard. It is not over yet. The remnants of last night's chill might bring a few snowflakes or sleet pellets in the early hours. It is not going to be a big deal. The snow will not stick around for long. The only places that might see a light du
