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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

Yellow's Layoff Notices: Too Little, Too Late?

Recently, a federal judge in Delaware gave some guidance on the WARN Act claims from Yellow Corp. ’s former employees. They argue they weren't properly notified ahead of mass layoffs in July 2023. The judge said Yellow was correct in using some defenses, but the notices given were "insufficient. " T

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

New Tools for Fighting Cancer: A Breakthrough in Targeting NSD2 Proteins

Scientists have made a significant discovery in the fight against cancer. They've created new compounds that can destroy specific forms of a protein called NSD2, which plays a role in cancer development. NSD2 comes in three versions due to a process called alternative splicing: long, short, and RE-I

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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

Dan Abrams Steps Back from NewsNation Primetime

Dan Abrams, a prominent figure in NewsNation's primetime lineup, will be leaving his regular 9 p. m. slot early next year. On a recent episode, Abrams shared that his busy schedule, including managing multiple media businesses, makes it difficult to balance his responsibilities. The entrepreneur run

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Dec 20 2024SPORTS

Schröder's Warriors Debut: A Bumpy Start Amid Bigger Issues

Dennis Schröder's first game with the Golden State Warriors was a tough one. He scored his first points with a mid-range shot, but the team was already down 8-0. By the end of the first quarter, Schröder had missed all his shots, and the Warriors were behind by 22 points against the Memphis Grizzlie

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Boosting Lung Cancer Screening: A Localized Approach

Lung cancer screening rates in the US are alarmingly low, and the death rate is high. A team from a large urban health system, Jefferson Health, set out to change this. They pinpointed areas in Philadelphia with high lung cancer mortality rates using geocoded data. Then, they found primary care prac

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Dec 20 2024CELEBRITIES

A Mother's Determination: Wendy Williams at Son's Graduation

Sixty-year-old Wendy Williams, the well-known talk show host, made an unforgettable appearance at her son Kevin Hunter Jr. 's college graduation in Miami. Despite facing health challenges like frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, she attended the event in style, wearing a gorgeous midnight blue gown

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Parenting Programs for Deaf Families: A New Approach

Parenting is tough, right? Now, imagine doing it when you can't hear. Deaf parents face unique challenges, and traditional parenting programs aren't designed to help them. A recent study set out to change that by exploring how to make parenting programs more inclusive for deaf families. The goal? To

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Dec 20 2024EDUCATION

The Growth of STEAM in Local Schools

"You probably hear the term 'STEM' a lot - it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. But what about STEAM? That extra 'A' is for Arts, and schools are beginning to see the benefits of adding it to the mix. Let's dive into this new approach and see why it's causing such a stir in educ

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

What Happens When Kidney Cells Meet Toxic Algae?

Lately, we've been seeing more and more of those pesky cyanobacterial blooms. One of their byproducts, Microcystin-LR (MC-LR), can do a real number on both our environment and our health. Scientists have hinted that it might be causing kidney cells to self-destruct, or go through apoptosis, which is

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nicole Kidman's 'Babygirl': A Twist on Feminism and Kink

2024 was a tough year for women in America, but the movies told a different story. One of the year's biggest hits featured a woman channeling her anger into a fight against fascism in "Wicked. " Demi Moore starred in "The Substance, " a body horror film about the pressure on women to stay young. Amy

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