Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her backing for Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks another term. Harris praised Bass for tackling major city problems: a historic drop in homelessness, crime rates that are lower than they’ve been since the 1960s, and standing up
A 14‑year‑old boy named Jeremiah Toby is being searched for in Detroit’s west side. Police say he was last seen on Cheyenne Street, near Westfield and Ellis avenues, on Sunday, May 3. He reportedly left home without permission and has not come back. The city’s authorities are urging anyone who migh
Genetic studies have shown that a person’s DNA can hint at their chance of developing cancer. Scientists now mix this genetic signal with information about a person’s environment and habits to create a single score that predicts risk. The idea is that both inherited genes and everyday exposures—like
In Uganda, cervical cancer is the leading cancer affecting women, yet many cases are caught too late. A recent study looked at why women and health workers either do or don’t get screened. The main test used in most clinics is Visual Inspection with Acetic acid, or VIA. It’s simple and cheap, but n
The debate about loosening California’s environmental review law, CEQA, is more than a cost‑cutting argument. A new push backed by well‑known business leaders, including a major tech figure’s political action committee, claims it will save money for the state. In truth, the savings would be felt by
"Nurses play a pivotal role in keeping hospitals running smoothly and patients safe. Their daily work goes beyond simple care; they coordinate treatment plans, monitor vital signs, and offer emotional support to families. Because of this heavy workload, nurses often face long shifts, high stress, an
The study examined how body weight and smoking affect the chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers used data from a long‑term health survey that follows Australian women over many years. They measured each participant’s body mass index (BMI) and recorded whether they smoked. Then they
New TV makers are racing to launch screens that use tiny red, green and blue LEDs instead of the usual white light. The promise is brighter colors and richer detail. But because this is the first wave of the technology, some early models show problems. When a test unit from one brand flickered duri
Refrigerators still use the same 100‑year‑old idea of vapor compression. A new start‑up wants to stop that trend. Barocal has invented a way to heat and cool with just an inexpensive solid. Its early models match current fridge compressors in power, but they use far less electricity. The
China’s new Golden Tax IV system, built on big data and AI, is reshaping how the country collects tax. By linking customs, banking, utilities and company records into one giant database, the system can spot irregularities across all sectors. The move comes as China’s fiscal deficit has grown sharply
