A top executive at Campbell's is no longer with the company after a recording surfaced where he allegedly made offensive remarks about customers and products. The executive, Martin Bally, was the vice president of information technology. Campbell's confirmed that the voice on the recording is Bally's. The recording, which was secretly made by a former employee, Robe...
Women who have trouble controlling their bladder might need surgery. Two methods are often used. One is a classic approach using body tissue. The other is a newer method using special tape. Both aim to stop leakage when coughing or exercising. Researchers wanted to see how these methods compare. They followed women for at least three years. The classic method uses a...
Spinal surgery can be a big deal, especially when dealing with complex cases like adult spinal deformities. One of the main worries after such surgeries is something called proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and its more severe form, proximal junctional failure (PJF). These complications can happen when the spine above the surgery site becomes too curved or unstable....
Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...
In a significant legal showdown, a federal judge in Denver recently took a stand against what he saw as excessive actions by immigration authorities. Judge R. Brooke Jackson, who was appointed by President Obama, criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for conducting warrantless arrests. He argued that these actions were part of a larger issue whe...
Pico, a company under ByteDance, is cooking up something exciting for 2026. They're planning to launch a new XR headset that's packed with cutting-edge tech. This isn't just any headset; it's got a self-developed chip that's been in the works since 2022 and is now in mass production. This chip is a big deal because it tackles some major issues in mixed reality, like ...
Traveling light can be a game-changer, but it requires some clever packing. Here are some smart products that can help you pack light and make the most of your carry-on space. First up, a neck pillow with hidden storage. This isn't just any neck pillow—it can hold enough clothes for a few days, helping you avoid checked baggage fees. It's a lifesaver for those who w...
In the world of tiny organisms living in our gut, there's a lot going on. One such organism is the bacterium Desulfovibrio piger. It's found in both healthy people and those with inflammatory conditions. This makes scientists wonder what role it plays in our health. Researchers studied three new strains of D. piger from healthy people and one strain from a person wi...
San Diego is buzzing with growth, but there's a big problem: companies can't find enough skilled workers. This isn't just about filling jobs; it's about who gets those jobs and how that affects the community. Local businesses, especially in defense, life sciences, and tech, are struggling to find the right people. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's causing delay...
Congress is working on new rules for digital money, like cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech. But they might forget about small banks that help people in rural and urban areas. These banks, called CDFIs and MDIs, are important for communities that big banks often ignore. If Congress doesn't include them in the new rules, these communities could miss out on the benef...