If you're anything like me, you might have thought that New York Fashion Week was the only game in town. But, did you know that Minnesota has its own Fashion Week, and it's a hot ticket? Fashion Week Minnesota is all about celebrating and showcasing the incredible local talent in the state's fashion
As the medical community continues to evolve, a long-standing practice has been reevaluated: the use of unclaimed bodies in medical education. A recent investigation by NBC News revealed that the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT) had a program that used unclaimed bodies for stude
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved the first flu vaccine that can be administered at home, without needing a healthcare provider. This nasal spray, called FluMist, has been protecting people against the flu since 2003, and now it's available for self-administration or caregi
The Israeli military has been fighting on multiple fronts against Iran-backed proxies since October 7. Until recently, Israel focused on defeating Hamas in Gaza and absorbed Hezbollah's attacks in the north. However, a significant shift in strategy has taken place, raising concerns of a major confli
San Francisco's reputation as a bastion of progressive politics is being challenged. The city, once known for its liberal leanings, is shifting towards the center. This shift is reflected in the upcoming mayoral election, where only one candidate, Aaron Peskin, is running on a progressive agenda. Pe
Sri Lanka's presidential election has been a landmark event, with Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake emerging as the early favorite. Dissanayake's pro-working class and anti-political elite campaign resonated with the youth, who are still reeling from the country's worst economic crisis in its
As the 2024 presidential election heats up, a new national poll reveals a significant shift in the dynamics of the race. Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the leading candidate, gaining a 5-point lead over former President Donald Trump among registered voters. This turnaround is largely at
Imagine a network of influential Black female leaders who are not only powerful in their own right, but also have the ability to mobilize millions of dollars in funding and talent behind a single cause. This is the reality of the "Unite for America" movement, led by Jotaka Eaddy, a 45-year-old socia
As the calendar flips to late September, the US Gulf Coast is bracing for a potential tropical threat that could bring heavy rain, flooding, and even hurricane-force winds. A strong tropical storm or hurricane is brewing in the Caribbean, with computer forecast models depicting a possible scenario w
For decades, obesity has been a growing concern, with nearly a quarter of Europeans and over 40 percent of Americans affected. The journey to understanding and treating this issue began with a curiosity-driven physician-scientist, Joel Habener, who started his career in the mid-1970s. Initially focu
