School bus drivers in Central are demanding better conditions. Their buses have become playgrounds for raccoons overnight. They are fed up with having to deal with messes left behind by these animals. These drivers are tired of being asked to clean up bodily fluids, like blood and vomit, with
"You might think you've seen a lot of celebrity hangouts, but imagine this: A group of Bay Area rappers gathered on a rooftop, overlooking Downtown San Francisco, under a hoop, not just to play but to create. This isn't just a cool snapshot; it's a deliberate effort to change the narrative about the
In a surprising move, sustainable clothing brand Reformation has teamed up with one of Hollywood's most famous guys, Pete Davidson. This is not a romantic relationship, but a partnership to create some fancy new clothes. Sponsored sweatshirts with a very fancy name and boxer briefs with a n
In a bold move, a bunch of labor unions are taking legal action to stop billionaire Elon Musk from getting a peek at private data in key U. S. government agencies. The draft lawsuit is in a Maryland court and accusing the former administration of breaking federal privacy rules. The drama started wh
In the warm regions of south China, farmers battle a tiny foe of the cowpea plant: Megalurothrips usitatus. This thrips is a real pest. To figure out how to control them, researchers have been raising these bugs in the lab for many generations. But the key to success is making sure they
Imagine this: You're an adult living in a military community. Where you live matters. Not the scenery or the weather, but something else: the health of your neighbors. Researchers did a study. They looked at military families. These families get moved to different places. It's like a bi
The FTO protein has been the subject of intense research since its discovery. FTO plays important roles in the body besides managing metabolism. It is responsible for removing methyl groups. This process happens within the RNA molecules. This process is a big deal and it can have a drastic effect
In the ever-evolving world of health and fitness, researchers have been diving into the unexpected benefits of molecular hydrogen. Initially seen as a gas with no significant role in the body, it's now understood to have some pretty impressive properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and stron
Women in rural Pakistan face a tough reality when it comes to abortion. It's a subject that's kept hushed, even when the law says it's okay. Society places a big emphasis on having kids and being a mother, but women still find ways to make their own choices. They often turn to induced abortions. Th
Pregnancy can bring a lot of excitement, but it also brings some serious health risks like blood clots called venous thromboembolism (VTE). Doctors must carefully manage these blood clots. There are two main types to watch out for: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT is when
