A recent outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has stirred a heated debate in Washington. The virus, carried by rodents, caused three deaths and eight illnesses among passengers. Some travelers have already returned home while authorities watch for further spread. Senator Chuck Schum
Forensic experts often try to figure out why a body has certain injuries. One area that hasn’t been looked at closely is whether men and women suffer different kinds of stab wounds when they’re attacked. A recent comparison studied people who survived a single knife blow to the chest or belly area.
The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed
The day starts with sunshine for most of the Washington area, but clouds begin to gather as a cold front rolls in on Sunday afternoon. Even though there isn’t much moisture, the front can still bring some showers and occasional thunderstorms later in the day. The storms won’t be severe, but they cou
New Yorkers are in for a mix of wet and warm days. The week began with heavy rain, but forecasts show a shift toward sunshine and higher temperatures as the days progress. Sunday’s sky started thick with fog in the morning, clearing to clouds by noon and then bringing more rain and occasional th
Boston is set to experience a typical spring climate this week, with temperatures hovering just below average and intermittent showers. Monday starts off under a blanket of clouds that gradually lifts by mid‑morning, allowing the day to warm into the mid‑60s while nighttime lows dip to the mid‑40s.
Massachusetts will start the week dry, but rain clouds are set to arrive halfway through. Sunday’s afternoon temperatures climb into the 70s, dropping to the mid‑40s overnight. Showers may begin around 4 p. m. and persist for the rest of Sunday. Monday begins with mostly cloudy skies that clear as
Remi Schreiber, a 7‑year‑old from Spokane Valley, shows how technology can turn challenges into music. She was born with a brain injury that left her with cerebral palsy and limited speech, but she now plays a digital piano solo on screen using eye‑gaze control. The device, made by Tobii Dynavox,
The International Society for Computer‑Based Electrocardiology, or ISCE, began as a small gathering in 1975. A meeting in Ringe, New Hampshire, brought together early pioneers who wanted to blend engineering and heart science. For a decade, the Engineering Foundation kept the group afloat by providi
The event happened at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California during a Netflix comedy festival. A comedian named Shane Gillis hosted the night, surrounded by many well‑known entertainers. Fans expected a lively mix of jokes and surprises. One highlight was the unexpected appearance of Draymond Green
