Utah is facing a growing measles outbreak, with two more people, including a child, recently diagnosed. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to five. The unvaccinated individuals, from Utah County and southern Utah, have raised concerns among health officials. Two of the infected are preg
Wander Franco, a former rising star in Major League Baseball, has faced serious legal trouble. He was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic. Franco, who was 21 at the time, had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl. The judge gave him a suspended two-year sentence. This
In the UK, ash trees are putting up a tough fight against a harmful fungus known as ash dieback. This fungus, which first showed up in 2012, initially caused a lot of concern. Experts feared it could wipe out a huge number of the country's ash trees, which make up a significant part of the nation's
The link between green energy and economic growth is not as simple as it seems. Many studies have looked at how green finance and technology affect growth, but they often miss the bigger picture. A recent study tried to fix this by looking at 29 countries from 2014 to 2021. It used a special method
In the digital age, figuring out where people stand on political issues is a big deal. It helps in understanding public opinion and spotting fake news or hate speech. A recent study dug into how well computer models can guess political leanings by looking at social media posts, specifically tweets f
Venice is buzzing with excitement and controversy as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tie the knot in what's being called the "Wedding of the Century. " The city is filled with A-listers, from Oprah Winfrey to Tom Brady, all arriving in style via taxi boats. The guest list is impressive, with around 2
In the vast Amazon rainforest, tiny details can make a big difference for dragonflies and damselflies. These insects, known as Odonata, have specific needs when it comes to their body temperature and the places they call home. A recent study looked at how these factors affect their numbers and varie
McDonald's and Krispy Kreme are calling it quits. The two big names in fast food and sweets teamed up last year, but it didn't work out like they hoped. Krispy Kreme donuts were sold at over 2, 400 McDonald's spots, but the numbers weren't adding up for both sides. McDonald's says they were selling
People who inject drugs often face big hurdles when thinking about quitting. A recent study looked at what makes someone ready to change their drug use habits. Researchers talked to 472 people in Los Angeles and Denver between 2021 and 2022. They found that people were at different stages of readine
Opioid use disorder is a big problem. Many people struggle to get the help they need. Two medications, buprenorphine and naltrexone, can make a real difference. But not everyone gets equal access to these treatments. Race, ethnicity, and insurance type play a big role in who receives these medicatio
