Tropical Depression Sara, which emerged on Thursday in the Caribbean, is being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center. This storm is quite unusual for November, as hurricanes in Florida during this month are extremely rare. To stay informed, you can check out the latest maps and models t
Have you ever wondered how folks prep for storms, and if it makes a difference afterwards? Research has focused a lot on getting ready for big weather events, but not on how people's worries before a storm affect how they bounce back. A study about families hit by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey took
Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to introduce congestion tolling for driving into central Manhattan is facing fresh objections. The new start date is set for January, but many are questioning her leadership. Initially paused in June, the toll will now be $9, with $2. 25 at night, instead of $15 during t
In just a few days, Huawei is dropping a brand-new series of phones. Can you guess what they are? The Mate 70 lineup is set to hit Chinese markets on November 26, and the hype is real. We're talking four different models here – the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and the top-tier Mate 70 RS Ulti
Scientists recently discovered something peculiar about a new selenolato-bridged manganese(I) compound. This compound, designed to carry carbon monoxide (CORM), was found to have a dark side. It turns out, this compound can be quite toxic to certain cells. Researchers delved into how this compound i
More and more people are struggling with homelessness in Canada, with over one in ten experiencing it at some point in their lives. Governments are dismantling encampments and some are even using special laws to ignore court rulings. Now, they're considering forced mental health treatments. But is t
Back in the 1980s, doctors came up with a clever way to tackle liver complications caused by high pressure in the portal vein. This method, called transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS), involves creating a small passage in the liver using a needle. Over the years, the approach has be
You might think November means the end of hurricane season, but think again! This year, a storm named Sara is reminding us that hurricanes don't always stick to the calendar. Sara formed in the western Caribbean Sea and had a slow weekend crawl over Central America. She's expected to move over Beliz
Imagine a time when women couldn't be doctors. That's how it was in Hungary until 1895. That's when things started to change. A bunch of brave ladies decided to challenge the norms. They wanted to study medicine, just like men. The first to do so were Erzsébet Farkas and Flóra Volentik. They were th
Overnight and early Sunday, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed scores of people, according to local health officials. Simultaneously, Israeli police arrested three individuals after flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea. The Israeli military also advanced further i
