A company called Bridge IT Inc. , better known as Brigit, has been helping people manage loans in Massachusetts since 2021. It did this without first registering with the state, which is a legal requirement. The state’s banking regulator announced that Brigit will pay $1. 9 million to settle the
A research team set out to see if breathing exercises before operations could lower lung problems after surgery. The study involved patients scheduled for heart, chest and belly surgeries in the UK’s National Health Service. They ran a randomised controlled trial, meaning some patients received t
The United States is preparing for President Trump’s visit to China next week, a trip that could reshape both energy and technology ties between the two giants. The backdrop is the ongoing conflict in Iran, which keeps global oil prices high and pressures both nations to find new ways to stabilize m
Minneapolis is thinking about adding drones to its emergency toolkit. City Council member LaTrisha Vetaw has asked staff to investigate how drones might help with 911 calls. The goal is to see if a drone can reach an incident faster than people on the ground, give first responders a better vie
This grass isn’t just sitting around waiting to die—it’s actively planning its next move. Egyptian crowfoot grass, a tough C4 weed, doesn’t play fair with crops like rice or sugarcane. Scientists tested how this plant handles tough conditions like temperature swings, salty soil, and dry spells. Unde
A popular burger spot recently saw its share prices fall hard after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings. Bad weather, rising beef costs, and fewer visitors to its main city all played a role in the decline. The chain usually makes more money during colder months, but this year, chilly rain and s
The world of brain science is losing one of its brightest leaders. After years of guiding a key journal, Professor Tara Spires-Jones is handing over the reins. Her work helped shape how we share new discoveries in brain research. But why does this role even matter? Journals like this one act as bri
May 7th brings a mix of creative talents from different fields to celebrate another trip around the sun. A director who shaped comedy decades ago turns 74, while two comedic actors in their late thirties share the same birthday. None of them seem to mind sharing a spotlight on the calendar. Amy Hec
Violence in health care isn’t just bad behavior between one person and another. Research keeps showing that some workers face much higher risks than others. Nurses and nursing assistants, especially women and people of color, report more threats, shouting, and even physical attacks. Yet many studies
A federal judge just put a stop to an unusual move by the U. S. government. The judge blocked the Federal Trade Commission from requesting private documents from two respected medical groups. These groups focus on health care for transgender young people. The government said it wanted to check if t
