Tech giant Apple is asking its investors to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This comes as other businesses and organizations face pressure to roll back similar initiatives following the 2023 U. S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. A conservative t
Modern wars often leave soldiers with life-altering injuries, including limb amputations. In recent conflicts like the one in Israel in 2023, about 5% of seriously injured combatants and 7% of those with severe limb injuries needed amputations. These injuries have a massive impact, both on patients
Earlier this month, a major internet cable in Taiwan was damaged. This wasn’t just a technical issue – it raised alarms about potential threats from China. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has been investigating a cargo ship from China, the Shunxin39, which was spotted near the broken cable. They suspect it mig
Country music sensation Carrie Underwood is set to perform "America the Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. This event, taking place on January 20 at the U. S. Capitol, will mark Trump's swearing-in as the 47th president. Underwood's participation is a significant moment, give
Imagine if there were a drug that could effectively treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain. That's where Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) comes into play! This drug has shown great promise in helping patients with a specific type of breast cancer called HER2-positive. When breast cancer spre
Last Friday's stock dip might not be over yet. Big shares like the Dow Jones lost almost 700 points, or about 1. 6%, after news about jobs made investors nervous that the Federal Reserve won't cut rates as much as they thought. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell more than 1. 5%. This means all three m
Did you know oxytocin is not just a hormone for females? It's been around since the dawn of mammals and impacts our bodies in many ways. A collection of articles named "Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology" shares 15 stories about this amazing hormone. Each author tells their personal journey into
Imagine you're in a big meeting room, and everyone is discussing how to improve healthcare. Now, think about who's in that room. Sure, there are doctors, politicians, and experts, but what about people who aren't there officially? These are the folks from civil society—like local groups, non-profits
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has spoken out about the dire issue of gender inequality in Afghanistan, calling on Muslim leaders to take a stand. At a big event in Pakistan about educating girls in Muslim communities, Malala asked Muslim leaders to fight against what the Taliban is doing
Crime is a harsh reality in the U. S. , leaving many people with lasting mental health issues. Those from low-income communities and people of color often face the brunt of it. Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs) offer a helping hand by providing mental health care and support services to these underserv
