Starbase, SpaceX's bustling launch and manufacturing hub in Texas, has a problem: it's a hotspot for worker injuries. Since 2019, this site has seen injury rates much higher than other SpaceX facilities and the industry average. In 2024, Starbase's injury rate was 4. 27 per 100 workers, nearly six t
A big chance to help was lost. Almost 800, 000 doses of mpox vaccine, promised to African nations, are now useless. They expired because they weren't sent in time. This was part of a bigger plan by the Biden team. They wanted to send over 1 million doses to Africa. But, only a small part of that pro
Health care providers are now using Z codes to track social risks among Medicare patients. These codes cover a range of issues like job stability, housing conditions, education levels, and other personal challenges. However, the use of these codes is not widespread, and there are concerns about how
Healthcare decisions are tough. They involve complex choices about what treatments and services are worth the cost. In today's political climate, it's more important than ever to figure out how to assess the value of healthcare services and procedures. People often ask, \"What treatments are effect
In the heart of Washington, D. C. , a unique event brings together women from both sides of the political aisle. This isn't your typical political gathering. It's a softball game where partisan differences are set aside. The Congressional Women's Softball Game is more than just a sporty event. It's
A former Army lieutenant colonel, David Slater, has admitted to sharing top-secret details about Russia's actions in Ukraine with someone he met on a foreign dating site. At 64, Slater had a long career in the military and later worked as a civilian at the U. S. Strategic Command. Despite his experi
Florida's warm coastal waters are home to a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. This bacteria can cause severe infections, and sadly, four people have died from it this year alone. The bacteria love warm, brackish water, and they can be found in places where people often swim and enjoy seaf
Damian Lillard, a name synonymous with Portland Trail Blazers, is back where he belongs. After a brief two-year detour with the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard has signed a three-year, $45 million deal to return to the team that drafted him in 2012. This deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season
Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, made waves after her sudden firing. She didn't go quietly. Instead, she sent a strong message to her colleagues. She urged them to stay strong and not let fear control their decisions. She reminded them of their duty to fight against power
In Lahore Zoo, 15 olive baboons faced a common problem: roundworm infections. These baboons, part of the Cercopithecoidea family, often struggle with health issues in captivity, especially due to parasites. To tackle this, a study was set up to test two deworming medicines: mebendazole and levamisol
