Eastern Ontario has welcomed a new health unit, the South East Health Unit (SEHU), on New Year's Day. This unit was formed by merging three existing health units, and it's set to serve over 550, 000 residents across a vast region of nearly 20, 000 square kilometers. The creation of SEHU is a signif
Coco Gauff, bouncing back from a tough 2024, kicked off 2025 with a bang at the United Cup. She and her teammate Taylor Fritz secured a spot in the semifinals with some solid wins. Gauff beat Zhang Shuai 7-6 (4), 6-2 and Fritz clinched a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Zhang Zhizhen. Gauff loves the team spir
You might think that intelligence tests are the same for everyone, but have you ever wondered if they work differently for people with health issues? That's what researchers looked into with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) and adults with a heart condition called d-tr
As 2024 draws to a close, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Superintendent Larry Snelling are celebrating a citywide drop in violent crime. They say it's a result of everyone working together. "It takes a village, " Johnson explained at a press conference. "We can't just blame the cops. " The
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La. ) is facing a tough re-election this Friday. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement, not all Republicans are on board. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky has been loudly criticizing Johnson. He's mad about Johnson working with Democrats to send money to Uk
UnitedHealth Group is set to break financial records this year, with revenue already reaching over $299 billion by September. The company's CEO, Andrew Witty, has shared this good news with executives, aiming to boost morale after the tragic murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of their insurance divis
This year has been a banner year for high school photojournalism in Massachusetts. The Globe recently shared a collection of 30 stunning photos, capturing the action of 20 different sports teams. These images were taken by 15 talented students from across the state. This is just the latest in a seri
Imagine having the ability to identify sports activities just by using basic motion data. This is exactly what a new method called Human Activity Recognition (HAR) does. By using sensors and special learning algorithms, HAR can tell the difference between various sports activities with impressive ac
Everyone is talking about the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has impacted millions worldwide. We've had to adopt social distancing and isolation. But what about public spaces like toilets? How do we keep them safe? A team designed a clever disinfection system using an STM32 microprocessor. Th
Former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson, known as "Mighty Mouse, " recently shared an important update about his health on Instagram. He declared that he would no longer participate in sparring, noting that it's not necessary anymore. Johnson's career spans 14 years, including a remarkable
