Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire for her absence during the city's worst fire on record. Critics have compared her to Nero, the Roman emperor who allegedly played music while Rome burned. Bass was away at Ghana's presidential inauguration when the Palisades fire hit, and she faced tough qu
A federal judge in Kentucky has struck down nationwide rules put forward by President Biden’s administration that aimed to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in education. The 1, 500-page regulation, which extended Title IX’s scope to cover gender identity and sexual orientation, was found
The nation's leaders are coming together to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, in a weeklong event that culminates in a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral. All five living U. S. presidents will attend, setting aside their political differences to pay respects to a leader wh
Every year, over 60 million people face traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), leading to significant health issues and even death. Managing these injuries is tough, with a heavy toll on individuals and society. For the past couple of decades, there's been a rise in clinical trials focusing on neurocriti
Just seven months before the destructive Palisades Fire swept through Los Angeles, the city slashed more than $17. 5 million from its fire department budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The total budget for the fire department was set at $819. 64 million, down from the previous year's $837. 2 mill
Ever imagined a TV series that claims to show America as never seen before? Well, Netflix's "American Primeval, " premiering Thursday, isn't holding back. Set during the Utah War of 1857-58, it's more brutal than you'd expect. Four groups – Native Americans, white pioneers, the U. S. Army, and follo
Wildfires raging through Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, with several celebrity homes in the Pacific Palisades and Pasadena neighborhoods reduced to ashes. The blaze, which started in the morning, has forced over 70, 000 people to evacuate their homes. This area is known for its lucrat
Ever thought about how your swimwear choices might be controlled? In the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, local councils have laid down the law about what you can and can't wear to public pools. Flip-flops and small swimsuits are a no-no, leaving residents scratching their heads. Why do they have
Young adults' ability to think about their own thinking, a skill known as metacognition, may be influenced by what they eat, how much they move, and how well they sleep. This capacity, which includes strategies like planning or monitoring one's thoughts, might vary with physical activity, diet, and
You'd think running is just about putting one foot in front of the other, but many runners also visit doctors before long races. A study looked into who these runners are, what doctors do for them, and how things turn out. The study found that about a third of runners in a 60, 609 person race got me
