On Wednesday afternoon, Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Sid Edwards turned to the Rotary Club members with a clear vision for the city. He stressed that the community faces several challenges, such as crime and a sense of division, but he had plans to tackle them head-on. Firstly, Edwards aims to incr
Believe it or not, even though cities like Chicago have seen a 7% drop in homicides and shootings, many folks still think crime is increasing. This isn't just happening in Chicago; places like Oakland, New Orleans, and Philadelphia are noticing similar trends. So why don't we feel safer? Some expert
With more and more teens spending time online, it's important to understand the risks they face. One recent study focused on 697 Italian adolescents, aged around 15, and looked at the prevalence of cyberbullying and online sexual harassment. This study aimed to figure out if there's a connection bet
Ever thought about using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to pay your bills? Before you dive in, there are some essential steps to follow. First off, you'll need a crypto wallet. Imagine it as your digital bank account for crypto transactions. There are two main types: hardware wallets, which are l
Blake Lively, star of the hit movie "It Ends With Us, " has leveled serious allegations against her director and co-star, Justin Baldoni. She claims he sexually harassed her and created a hostile work environment. Lively also says Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign against her, which he denies. B
Alcohol-related deaths are on the rise, even with many treatments available. This review looked into how GLP-1 RAs, a type of medication, might be connected to changes in alcohol consumption. These drugs are often used to manage health issues like diabetes, but their impact on drinking habits isn't
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a real game-changer in medicine. It's used in lots of specialties to help doctors make better decisions and care for patients. Many medical schools are now including POCUS in their programs. Some start early, others spread it out over the whole four years. Midwest
In a recent lawsuit, a hairstylist who worked at Fox Sports for over a decade claims that former host Skip Bayless made unwanted advances toward her, including a shocking $1. 5 million offer for sex. Noushin Faraji, the hairstylist, says Bayless's behavior created a hostile work environment. She all
Noushin Faraji, a former hairstylist for Fox Sports, is making some big claims against the network and two of its personalities, Skip Bayless and Joy Taylor. Faraji says Bayless made unwanted advances, offering money for sex. She also claims Fox Sports had a really bad work environment and punished
Ever thought about how the internet works under the sea? There's a whole network of cables carrying most of the world's internet traffic. But they're not safe from accidents or attacks. In February 2024, a missile hit in the Red Sea damaged some of these cables, showing just how fragile our global i
