In Uganda, the journey of radiation therapy has been one with ups and downs. In the late 1980's, the first step was to introduce radiation treatment units. This was the start of something big in Uganda. These units were used to figure out the best radiation doses for patie
In early March, the governor of California said his state would have a balanced budget of $322 billion for the upcoming year, planning for a $363 million that would keep it balanced. This was said to be balanced, but the budget plan was based around a very thin margin. All
Imagine you're an investor. You might have been a bit worried and wondering what the Federal Reserve would do with interest rates this year. In the early hours of Thursday, the 10-year Treasury yield was a little lower than it had been before. It went down by 5 basis points. The 2-year Treasury
What if New York City's latest traffic charge is about to change? In the buzzing city of New York, there’s been talk about stopping a new rule that charges drivers for entering busy areas. The big boss of transportation, the Department of Transportation, is on the fence about this. These updates w
Bird flu, specifically the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, is now considered widespread in Massachusetts. This means the virus is actively affecting both wild and domestic birds across many towns. The state has seen a noticeable increase in bird deaths suspected to be from the
Fed up with federal funding chaos? Picture this: A judge says that he might stop federal agencies from halting payments, even though a memo that ordered the freeze has been called off. Confusion continues to reign because of the administration's actions, and federal funds are still stuck in limbo.
Bladder cancer can stick around and get worse if it’s not well-managed. So following treatment plans strictly is really important. Digital health literacy and general health literacy are trendy words for knowing how to use health information effectively. This was tested on a group of patients fresh
There's no mistaking it, our world is heating up. Cotton is a key player in the global fabric of society. The future of cotton is under threat because of frequent and intense heatwaves that are hobbling the plant. Climate change is real and cotton is feeling the b the brunt of it from one end of
Imagine waking up to mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Sunlight is peeking into the room. It is time to put on the favorite hoodie. It's pleasant outside, but there is a twist for the weekend. The weather will change from Friday afternoon. A cold front is traveling through the Southea
Imagine a time when cameras were new and exciting. The 1800s saw a boom in photography, and writers couldn't resist the chance to have their portraits taken. The daguerreotype was the first big hit, but it was pricey and not very practical. Writers started to pose in front of the camera. Th
