New Zealand is dealing with the consequences of severe landslides that struck the North Island. The worst hit was a popular campground in Mount Maunganui. Heavy rains triggered the disaster. It happened on Thursday morning. The landslide buried parts of the campground under mud and debris. Up to nin
Berkshire Hathaway, the giant company led by Warren Buffett, is at a big turning point. Buffett is now 92 years old. People wonder what will happen when he steps down. The company has a huge impact on the stock market. It owns many businesses and lots of stocks. But can it keep growing without Buffe
Alaska's acting attorney general, Stephen Cox, has been in office for a short time, but his actions have raised eyebrows. He seems more focused on making a name for himself in national politics than on serving the people of Alaska. Cox's first move was to bring in an attorney from Indiana to be his
Florida's Black lawmakers are not happy. They say the state's attorney general is playing politics with people's lives. The attorney general, James Uthmeier, released an opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He said many state laws that help Black businesses and promote diversity are unconstitution
Mental health experts are rethinking how they view disorders. Instead of seeing them as separate boxes, they're looking for shared threads. These threads could be life events, biology, or social factors. They also look at common psychological processes. These processes lead to symptoms that cut acro
Taxpayers in Pennsylvania recently won a significant victory in their fight for fair treatment regarding multistate taxes. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) ruled in their favor, acknowledging that they should receive credit for taxes paid to other states. The issue began when the Depa
In the southern U. S. , young women often face hurdles when it comes to making their own choices about birth control. A recent study shed light on this issue by looking at how different people in their lives influence these decisions. The study focused on young women, both Black and White, and how t
The Board of Peace, a new initiative by the U. S. President, has sparked mixed reactions among Western European nations. Some countries have outright rejected the invitation, while others remain unsure. This board, initially meant to oversee the Gaza ceasefire, has grown into a larger project. It ai
AI is stepping up to help doctors spot osteoporosis. This is a sneaky condition that weakens bones. It often goes unnoticed until a fracture happens. Now, AI tools are being tested to find osteoporosis earlier. These tools look at regular scans, like those for lung or heart issues. They check for bo
Spine problems are a major reason why people keep going back to doctors. This is a big deal because it means health care systems are under a lot of pressure. Researchers have been trying to figure out who is most likely to need a lot of medical help because of spine issues. They want to predict whic
