New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-
As winter approaches, it's time to think about how snow, rain, and clouds might mess with your internet. Satellite internet is usually the biggest troublemaker, with signals having to travel over 22, 000 miles. If there's rain or heavy cloud cover along the way, your internet could go kaput. Even ca
It's finally happening – the College Football Playoff! One of the big matchups is between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Indiana Hoosiers. Both teams are 11-1, making it an exciting fight within the same state. While Notre Dame is the favorite, predictions can be tricky. The real worry isn't
COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has been a global issue since 2019. While vaccines and less severe variants have helped, people with weakened immune systems still struggle. They often don't respond well to vaccines and can get very sick from COVID-19. Experts have looked at how COVID-19 af
When it comes to treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), a type of liver cancer, lenvatinib is often the go-to treatment. But how does it stack up against other options? Researchers used a clever method called inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and network meta-analysis
Empathy is key to a nurse's job. It helps build a strong relationship between nurse and patient, leading to better care. A study looked into nursing students from universities in India and South Africa to see how empathetic they were. The students were asked to share their thoughts and feelings abo
You might think a drink or two helps you loosen up at parties. But scientists found that alcohol's effects on socializing are mostly in our heads. Drinking might not make you funnier or more outgoing. It’s more about who you’re with and your mindset. If you choose to drink, here are some simple tips
Get ready, folks! A big snowstorm is sweeping through 16 states, and it's bringing a lot of snow with it. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that some places might get up to 20 inches of snow. That's a lot of snow! Travel might be tough, so if you have to go out, make sure you're prepared
Back in 2016, a bunch of well-known actors like Martin Sheen and Debra Messing got together to create a video. Their mission? To convince the Electoral College to change their votes and stop Donald Trump from becoming president. They thought Trump wasn't the best choice, but their plan didn't pan ou
Imagine this: A coin called Fartcoin has seen its value shoot up over a week to over $700 million! You might wonder, why is this happening? It’s all tied to a wave of investment in cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, which has been pushed by Donald Trump’s victory. The crypto market is full of speculato
