In Magdeburg, Germany, a case of a car attack at a Christmas market has shaken the nation. The suspect, a Saudi doctor who's lived in Germany since 2006, has been identified by authorities. He wasn't the usual suspect for extremist attacks—instead, he was critical of Islam and supported far-right pa
Joe Manchin, a long-time senator from West Virginia, has decided to leave the Democratic Party and step down from his Senate seat. He made some strong statements about his former party on Sunday. Manchin believes the Democratic Party has become too controlling and focused on the wrong issues. He thi
Cinnamon, a well-known spice, offers numerous health benefits. Scientists decided to explore the medicinal potential of seven native Ceylon cinnamon species from Sri Lanka. They focused on the essential oils, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The team collected bark and leaf samples fro
Donald Trump recently stirred up a storm when he suggested the U. S. could reclaim the Panama Canal. He argued that Panama is charging unfair fees for ships using the canal, which the U. S. had "foolishly" given away. Panama's president, José Raúl Mulino, wasn't having it. He saw it as an attack on
Nebraska's Governor, Jim Pillen, has found himself in an unexpected situation. He was bucked off a new horse and had to be taken to the hospital. First, he was rushed to Columbus Community Hospital, but later, as a precaution, he was moved to a hospital in Omaha. The good news is that the governor i
In the vibrant city of New Orleans, a novel teaching approach surfaced. Doctors discovered that the bodies of the deceased, often referred to as cadavers, could serve as invaluable learning tools for aspiring doctors. They introduced a method where both experienced professionals and students examine
For years, doctors have used single medications to treat high cholesterol and prevent heart disease. But with the arrival of statins, the focus has shifted to using combinations of drugs, both old and new, to better manage cholesterol levels. This approach, called combination therapy, is gaining tra
Workers at Amazon and Starbucks are on strike in several U. S. cities. They're pushing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The strikes come at a crucial time, as President-elect Donald Trump could appoint a less union-friendly National Labor Relations Board. The pandemic sparked a wa
Imagine a spacecraft flying closer to the sun than ever before! Meet the Parker Solar Probe, NASA's latest mission to unravel the mysteries of our star. This isn't just a quick hello; the probe will zoom through the sun's super-hot outer atmosphere, the corona, getting as close as 3. 8 million miles
Femur fractures are a common injury, and fixing them is a big challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Sometimes, after surgery, the bone near the implant can break again. This is called a peri-implant femoral fracture (PIFF). Not many studies have looked into how often this happens, how it's treated, and
