A major power outage caused by a fire at a substation near Heathrow Airport led to widespread flight disruptions. The incident, which started late Thursday, forced the airport to shut down completely, affecting thousands of passengers and flights. The fire, which involved a transformer containing a
The European Prevention Curriculum has made its way to Brazil. It was launched in 2022. This curriculum is designed to boost the abilities of professionals in the field of substance use prevention. The process of adapting and implementing this curriculum in Brazil is quite interesting. It involves a
Tencent Music Entertainment Group, often called TME, is China's top music streaming service. It recently shared its financial results for the last three months of 2024. The news was good. The company made a lot of money, especially from people paying for music subscriptions. TME runs several popula
Cannabis tops the list of most commonly used substances in Brazil. A recent study dug into the habits of cannabis users and how these habits link to other substance use and potential harm. Researchers looked at data from over 5, 000 people in Sao Paulo. They found four distinct groups of cannabis us
The gaming world has seen some big changes in the last few years. Microsoft, a major player in the industry, has been making some bold moves. Microsoft's former Xbox executive, Peter Moore, recently shared some interesting thoughts on the future of gaming. He believes that Microsoft would be happ
Substance use disorders, or SUDs, are a big challenge. They affect millions of people worldwide. One approach to tackling this issue is patient-centered care, or PCC. This approach focuses on the patient's needs, preferences, and values. The idea is to make the patient feel more in control of their
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently found itself in a puzzling situation involving Amazon. Initially, the FTC claimed it couldn't pursue a case against Amazon due to significant budget and resource cuts. These cuts were part of a broader effort by the Department of Government Efficiency to r
Chicago is buzzing with sports excitement as St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off early. This year, the festivities start on Friday and wrap up on Monday, just in time for the Cubs' season opener in Japan on Tuesday. This means Chicagoans will have plenty to talk about during the Green Beer Agend
Imagine trying to figure out how a drug will behave in a human body. It's a tough job, right? Scientists often use lab tests and animal models to predict this, but these methods aren't always accurate, especially when it comes to drugs processed by an enzyme called uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyltr
Imagine this: every year, trillions of dollars are poured into industries that are slowly destroying the natural world. We're talking about agriculture, fossil fuels, forestry, infrastructure, fisheries and aquaculture, and mining. These sectors are not only receiving massive subsidies but also crea
