Tuberculosis is a disease that can show up in many ways, making it hard for doctors to spot the exact type without a clear standard test. One tool that is often used is the interferon gamma release assay, or IGRA, which helps identify people who carry a hidden form of the infection. Yet this test is
A new flag‑football tournament has grabbed headlines, pulling together a mix of sports icons and internet personalities. The event, originally slated for Saudi Arabia, was moved to Los Angeles just weeks before it kicks off. Its schedule includes a draft where celebrities such as Logan Paul and form
A team of 228 Ukrainian experts is now working across the Middle East to set up better ways to stop drones from causing trouble. Their goal isn’t just training—it’s about making sure countries in the region can handle drone threats without foreign help in the long run. At the same time, talks are he
In Pineville, South Carolina, a once-forgotten health clinic has reopened its doors after years of neglect. The Maude E. Callen Clinic, which opened in 1953, was a lifeline for Berkeley County’s low-income families—especially Black women and children. For decades, it provided care where hospitals we
A U. S. federal judge recently stepped in to stop new Pentagon rules that could tag reporters as security threats for seeking information outside official channels. The rules, introduced last year, let officials revoke press passes if journalists talk to military staff about anything not cleared for
A sudden, widespread loss of electricity hit Spain and Portugal on April 28 last year. The event was the biggest blackout in Europe for over twenty years, cutting power to many regions for up to sixteen hours. The European network of electricity operators, ENTSO‑E, investigated the incident. Thei
The new Zerion API now works with the x402 protocol, a way for AI agents to pay for blockchain data just like people do. When an agent calls the API, it sends a tiny USDC fee on Base – a Layer‑2 network built by Coinbase – and immediately receives organized information about wallets, DeFi positions,
Alcohol can damage the liver in many ways, from fat buildup to serious cancer. People with heavy drinking habits often develop a chain of liver issues that can become life‑threatening. One dangerous form is alcohol‑related hepatitis, which can kill quickly if not treated fast. The disease usu
The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to
Doctors and nurses are on the front lines when disasters strike, but their success is not only about medical skills. Their mental toughness and sense of control play a big part in how well they can handle sudden, large‑scale emergencies. Researchers studied doctors and nurses in Israel during the
