Plastic is everywhere. It's in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. But what happens when these tiny plastic bits, called microplastics, find their way into our bodies? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at samples from different organs of people who had passed away.
Measles has made a comeback in North Carolina. A child in the Greensboro area tested positive for the virus. This has put hospitals in the Triangle area on high alert. They are watching for any new cases. Measles is highly contagious. It can spread through the air and stay on surfaces. Experts say
Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, spoke up about tariffs and inflation during a recent chat with senators. He said that the new tariffs might make prices go up in the coming months. This means that everyday items could cost more. Powell also mentioned that most Fed officials think cutt
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker, has made waves in New York City politics. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, he moved to New York City at a young age. His mother is the acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father is a professor at Columbia University. Mamdani's journey to politics is
The Middle East is a hotspot for oil production, supplying about a third of the world's oil. Recently, Iran launched missiles at a U. S. military base in Qatar, raising concerns about a wider conflict. Surprisingly, oil prices dropped instead of rising. This might seem odd, but it shows that the glo
Tech tools like health apps and online rehab programs are changing how doctors in Austria help patients with heart issues. These tools can make a big difference, but getting doctors to use them isn't always easy. Many things can affect whether or not doctors will use these tech tools. First, doctor
Walmart is set to release the Switch 2 tonight at 9PM ET, but there's a twist. For the first hour, only Walmart+ members can buy it. This means if you want a shot at getting the new Nintendo console, you'll need to be a paid Walmart+ member. Free trial members won't qualify. The cost of Walmart+ is
Ever wondered why some genes are active in certain tissues but not others? Or why they behave differently in sickness compared to health? The answer might lie in the promoters, the gene's silent conductors. Promoters are like the gene's personal managers. They decide when and where a gene should be
The U. S. is making a bold move in the world of home loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two big names in the mortgage game, will now consider cryptocurrencies as assets when they check if someone can afford a home loan. This is a pretty big deal because it shows that digital money is becoming more a
Kristina Khorram, once the trusted right-hand of Sean Combs, has become a central figure in his ongoing trial, even though she hasn't been seen in public for over a year. Prosecutors didn't call her to testify, and neither did the defense. This has left many wondering what role she really played in
