In Columbia, South Carolina, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department has been looking into three cases of women being drugged at TLC Sports Bar over the past two months. The first incident happened on September 13, with the latest one reported on November 1. Sheriff Leon Lott has pointed out that t
Believe it or not, understanding how households use electricity can be like reading a book. Thanks to smart meters and a technique called Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), we can now decode these "energy stories. " LDA, typically used for analyzing text, has been applied to sort through hours of me
Public health officials have long kept an eye on events like disease outbreaks and vaccination drives to assess the health of the population. This helps them measure the impact of public health efforts and allocate resources wisely. A recent study delves into using web data mining to monitor public
A recent small-scale clinical trial showed that Atractylodes lancea (AL) could help slow down tumor growth and reduce death rates in people with advanced liver cancer. This study looked into figuring out the best dose of AL to use in future trials. The original trial found that doses between 1, 000
Are you ready for some golf? The PGA Tour is making a comeback with the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship! This time, the tournament is headed to El Cardonal at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for the second year in a row. It's the third-to-last event of the FedEx Cup Fall, where golfers a
Imagine a region where politics runs in the family. In South Sulawesi, political kinship is on the rise, with family ties often deciding who takes the lead. This trend starts at the dinner table, where political discussions shape young minds. It continues with involvement in political parties and so
Ever wondered where survival is most likely? Let's explore three types of environments: local, global, and fixed. Surprisingly, creatures have a better chance in a locally changing environment than a fixed one. And guess what? A fixed environment is actually more forgiving than a global one! Imagin
Last week, the La Grange Business Association held its annual meetup at Plymouth Place Auditorium to discuss the role of entrepreneurship in community growth. Stephanie Posey, the LGBA board president, highlighted the profound impact of local businesses on the economy and community. "Entrepreneurs
Want to stay in the loop with local news and sports in South Carolina? The WLTX+ app has got you covered. This free app is available on Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV, offering round-the-clock local news updates. With a tap, you can access the latest weather forecasts and breaking news. Plus, there's
Imagine trying to feed your kids healthy meals at school, but every time you add money to their account, you're charged a fee. That's what many low-income families face. But good news! The USDA has decided to ban these fees, starting from the 2027-28 school year. This rule will help families who mak
