A New York landlord now faces another legal issue after multiple women reported being harassed. He was charged with stalking a woman multiple times this year despite orders to stay away. Police say he kept contacting her after being told to stop. The incident follows earlier accusations of attempted
Doctors often take X-rays four weeks after fixing broken forearms in children using a metal rod inside the bone. This practice started because it feels like the safe thing to do, not because anyone proved it helps kids heal faster or better. A new look back at old patient records asked whether those
The United States is pushing a new United Nations resolution that would require Iran to stop attacks and remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The plan was drafted by Washington, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. The resolution calls for Iran to halt its military a
Many firms see technical debt as a growth side effect, but few notice the hidden operational debt that creeps into finance. Early on, teams patch together spreadsheet hacks and informal approvals to keep the books moving. When transaction numbers grow and new reporting rules appear, those patches tu
Taiwan’s lawmakers, led by the opposition party that holds most seats in the legislature, approved a new defence budget of about $25 billion on Friday. This amount is roughly two‑thirds of the larger sum that the government had requested to strengthen its military against a rapidly modernising Ch
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
Morning showers will keep rolling in until the late‑morning rush, especially in the eastern part of the state where rain could linger until nine a. m. By midday, clouds will lift and sunshine will return, nudging temperatures into the low to mid‑sixties across most regions. Boston is poised for a hi
The day ahead looks mixed. Morning skies will stay cloud‑shaded, but by late afternoon the clouds should part, letting a warm breeze in. Temperatures may reach about 74 degrees. A pattern that’s hard to predict has emerged. On Wednesday, cloud layers shifted so the heat measured at different spots
Chicago woke up to a chilly shock, with some spots dipping below 30°F. A frost warning covered almost every county except Cook. The National Weather Service said the day was unusually cold for May. Highs should climb into the low 60s, but showers may appear. A storm expert noted that not everyone w
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
