In Ethiopia, certain behaviors during pregnancy can lead to serious problems. These include having babies too close together, starting or ending childbearing too early or late, and having many children. These are called high-risk fertility behaviors (HRFB). Understanding why some people do this more
Imagine running a small business and suddenly losing a powerful tool like TikTok. That’s what millions of small business owners might face if a TikTok ban happens. Desiree Hill from Crown’s Corner Mechanic in Georgia knows this worry all too well. She started as a mobile mechanic and grew her busine
Did you know that Nils Rosdahl has been covering local business news in the Coeur d’Alene area for over four decades? That's right, 44 years! His column, "Business Bits, ” which appears every Sunday, has been a trusted source for business updates and growth stories. People like Kandi Johnson, who wo
On Sunday morning, a strong gust of wind, clocked at 95mph, swept through the quiet town of Winnsboro. The National Weather Service classified this windstorm as an EF-1 tornado, while two smaller ones, categorized as EF-0, also made their way through the area. The tornadoes left a trail of damage, i
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
Ever wondered who gets to celebrate New Year's Eve first? It's not New York City! The tiny island of Kiritimati, part of Kiribati, is the first to welcome the new year. When it's 5 a. m. on December 31 in the Eastern Time zone, it's already New Year's Day on Kiritimati. Soon after, New Zealand and s
Imagine you're trying to see inside your sinuses. Two tools are often used: Computed Tomography (CT) scans and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). A recent study pitted 0. 5T MRI against CT to see if it could do the job just as well. The test involved 42 patients who had both scans within an average o
Ready to watch something different? The Kings World Cup Nations is kicking off in Italy next year. It's not your usual soccer tournament. This one is seven-a-side and includes 16 nations. The games are shorter, just 60 minutes, and there are some wild rules. For example, in the last two minutes, a g
Early Sunday, the Midlands saw an unexpected storm frenzy. Three tornadoes, including a powerful EF-1 with winds up to 95 mph, swept through the area. The strongest one struck Winnsboro, knocking down trees and cutting power for many. Lori Bryant, a resident of Fairfield County, was caught off guar
Imagine you're trying to plan a big party where you need to serve food and drinks, but you only have so much money. That's sort of like what's happening in some eastern Chinese provinces, but with health resources and economic development. It's a tricky situation because these provinces need to
