The holiday season is a time for togetherness, but not everyone has a support system to lean on. Foster Success, an organization dedicated to helping young adults who have experienced foster care, is working to change that. Their FriendsGiving campaign aims to create a sense of community and belongi
In the heart of Hillcrest, a city project is causing a stir. Businesses along 5th Avenue are feeling the pinch as construction work disrupts their usual holiday buzz. The issue? A storm drain project that's blocking access and turning away customers. The project kicked off early this month, with fe
In Pakistan, a country where religion and culture play a big role in life choices, doctors are being asked about their views on medical aid in dying (MAiD). This is a topic that is not often discussed openly. MAiD is a process where a doctor helps a patient end their life if they are suffering from
Nursing and midwifery students come from all walks of life. They bring their own unique backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs to the table. But how well are these aspects considered in their education? A recent study looked into this very question. It focused on how spirituality and religion can be bet
Money is tight, and people are getting creative. With prices still high, Americans are rethinking what to put on their holiday wish lists. A recent study shows that many are now eyeing cryptocurrency as a gift option. Prices are still up compared to a few years ago. Housing, food, and other basics
In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. government has reached an agreement with nine major pharmaceutical companies. The most talked-about part of this deal is Bristol Myers Squibb's decision to provide its popular blood thinner, Eliquis, at no cost to Medicaid recipients starting next year. Thi
Agility dogs face real risks on the dogwalk. About 15% of these dogs fall off, and nearly 30% have close calls. Worse, almost 4% get hurt because of these incidents. That's a lot of danger for something that should be fun! Taller dogs and those with more experience on the dogwalk are more likely to
Nvidia just made a huge move in the AI world. They're buying Groq, a startup that makes special chips for AI. This is Nvidia's biggest deal ever. It's worth $20 billion in cash. That's a lot of money! Groq won't disappear though. They'll keep running on their own. But some key people from Groq will
Florida is famous for its theme parks and beaches, but it also has a lot of protected areas. About 67% of southern Florida is covered by national and state parks. That's around 3. 5 million acres of land and water south of Lake Okeechobee. Most people don't realize this when they visit Orlando or th
A lot of people think about how being a boy or girl affects health. But what about how someone sees themselves compared to what they were born as? A recent study dug into this. It looked at teens in Catalonia, Spain. The focus was on how health, behaviors, and relationships differ based on gender id
