Imagine you're living in China and your family switches from traditional cooking methods to cleaner fuels. What happens? Well, a lot! A study shows that a small increase in using clean cooking fuels can boost a country's total household income by billions. In China, this means an extra $37 billion a
The NFL’s Vikings and Rams game had a change of venue due to wildfires, causing betting lines to shift. Originally, Minnesota was favored by 1. 5 points at DraftKings. After moving from SoFi Stadium in L. A. to Arizona, the line changed, now favoring the Vikings by 2. 5 points. The relocation from
Imagine this: a star as big as Broadway's Audra McDonald takes on the role of Rose in "Gypsy. " Big deal, right? Sure, it's a massive announcement. But last year, when I heard Audra, who is Black, would play Rose, a stage mom from the 1920s, I had my doubts. I wondered if she'd play the role as a wh
At CES 2025, I was blown away by the coolest gadgets, like wearables and AI advancements. But nothing compared to Jennie, the robot puppy from Tombot. Her adorable wagging tail and furry face caught my attention. As a nurse, I've seen pets change lives, especially for folks with dementia and other c
In the heart of the city of stars, five wildfires are raging. The blazes have already destroyed thousands of buildings and claimed five lives. The first, the Palisades fire, started by the shore on January 7. Soon afterward, the Eaton fire broke out near Pasadena. Overnight, another fire, the Hurst
Southern California is burning, and celebrities are pointing fingers at Governor Gavin Newsom. The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Kenneth fires have left a trail of destruction, claiming lives and homes, including those of some famous faces. With at least 10 deaths and nearly 180, 000 evacuees,
The year has started off rough for many, including several celebrities who have lost their homes in recent fires across Los Angeles. From the Palisades to Pasadena and Hollywood, the fires have been devastating. Stars like Leighton Meester, Adam Brody, Anna Faris, and Cobie Smulders have all had the
Imagine a place where celebrities live and films are shot, now reduced to a grim landscape of ash and ruin. The Pacific Palisades, once a serene and upscale community by the sea, faced the wrath of a wildfire that left it almost unrecognizable. Aerial photos taken on January 9, 2025, reveal the shee
Ever wondered what people involved in healthcare think about new pharmacists prescribing medicines right after they graduate? Well, a recent study took a deep dive into this topic. The General Pharmaceutical Council has changed the rules, allowing new pharmacists to prescribe from the moment they st
Older adults who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare depend on Medicaid to cover their Medicare costs and additional services like dental care and long-term support. Yet, the impact of the upcoming "Medicaid unwinding" process on these individuals is a mystery. This process, which will reass
