"Senate members flipped a decision after pressure from workers, activists and lawyers. They had earlier rejected a rule that would force election results to be sent online right after counting. The rule was seen as a tool against fraud and manipulation. The change came after protests outside parl
A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease. The research followed 35 adults with the condition, all of whom were overweight or obese. Twenty participants switched to a schedule that allowed them to eat betwee
Millions sleep with a silent problem that steals oxygen and makes the heart work harder. The airways close for short bursts, so people wake many times without realizing it. If left unchecked, this can lead to memory lapses, mood swings and serious heart or brain damage. Doctors normally start treat
The PRICA‑POWFRAIL study is a randomised test that looks at whether teaching older people about healthy habits and giving them custom exercise plans can keep them independent. The researchers think that many seniors who are “pre‑frail” or frail are at risk of losing their ability to do everyday task
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured a $40 million federal contribution aimed at reducing the state’s alarming infant and maternal death rates. The money arrives through a new appropriations act approved by Congress last month and signed into law on February 3rd. UAMS w
Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an
A team of doctors in Utah is performing a tiny, camera‑guided operation inside the womb to fix spina bifida. The technique is less invasive than older methods and can keep mothers from needing a big cut or an early delivery. The first Utah family to try the new procedure is the Ibarra Garcias. Thei
Phemex has started offering futures that run all day, every day, letting traders tie traditional market assets like stocks and metals into a crypto‑based margin system. This move isn’t about selling new products; it’s about shrinking the gap between when information arrives and when a trade can b
During the week leading up to Super Bowl LX, San Francisco became a hub for fashion and pop culture. Celebrities such as Teyana Taylor, Sofía Vergara, Tiffany Haddish, Becky G, Bad Bunny, Eiza González, Jon Bon Jovi, J Balvin, Jon Hamm, and Kevin Hart gathered in the Bay Area, turning the city into
The United Nations is waiting to hear when the United States will pay its overdue budget. The U. N. said it wants details on timing and amounts after Washington promised a first payment soon. The U. N. ’s spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, told reporters that the secretary‑general has been talking w
