The world is seeing more people reaching their golden years. This means we need to pay extra attention to issues like elder abuse. The World Health Organization says that one out of every six people over 60 has faced some kind of abuse. This could be physical, mental, neglect, money issues, or even
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has been said about how parents are handling the extra stress. Most of this information comes from studies that don't represent everyone. The way studies pick their participants, or sampling, plays a big role in what they find, yet this isn't often talked about.
Costco shareholders recently voted to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This move comes amidst a wave of companies scaling back their DEI efforts, often citing legal concerns. The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, proposed
Imagine a giant magnet helping to clean wastewater from farms. A team of scientists crafted a clever system using magnets to tackle a big problem: wastewater loaded with antibiotics. The system they designed, called the MC-IFAS, uses magnets to boost the cleaning power of tiny living things in the w
Gavin Newsom entered his role as governor in 2018 amidst one of California's most devastating events: the Camp Fire. Before he even took office, he joined then-President Donald Trump and then-Governor Jerry Brown to assess the fire's damage. Over six years later, Newsom will meet Trump again, but th
As California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump prepare for a tense meeting amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, their teams are locked in a silent standoff. Neither side has communicated for weeks, despite the disaster’s immense scale and complexity. Newsom’s team has been mon
You might remember Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt from their reality TV days. Now, they're making headlines again, but this time it's not about their TV drama. They, along with other residents, have sued the city of Los Angeles. Their Pacific Palisades home was one of the many destroyed in the wildf
In a recent interview, Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys, expressed his gratitude towards Donald Trump for pardoning him. After serving time for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, Tarrio wants revenge against those who put him behind bars. He insists that the people responsible for
President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship has sparked concern among immigrant groups. The order aims to limit citizenship to children born in the U. S. to parents who are citizens or permanent residents. But what does this mean for asylum-seekers? Imagine a Venezuelan coupl
Costco is taking a strong stance against a shareholder proposal that wants the company to assess the risks of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. This proposal, pushed by the conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research, argues that Costco's DEI efforts could
