Black women in the U. S. face higher death rates from breast cancer and also have common high blood pressure. A study followed 2, 474 Black women who were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer to see how their blood pressure status and use of heart‑pressure drugs affected survival. Every two year
Brazilian airline Azul has decided to reduce its flight schedules further as fuel prices stay high because of persistent world conflicts. The company's leaders believe flying fewer times makes better financial sense now than keeping the same schedule. Earlier this year, Azul already trimmed some rou
Plans are in motion to bring renewable energy to classrooms in a Virginia school district. A proposed project would install solar panels on the roof of the Roanoke County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, a hub for student training in skilled trades. If approved, this move could cut the s
Banks like JPMorgan, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are teaming up to create their own digital money system. This network will start next year through their payment company called Clearing House. It's their way of competing with cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, which have grown a lot i
Brendan Banfield, a man who once worked in law enforcement, has been locked away for life after orchestrating a shocking double murder. His wife Christine and a stranger named Joseph Ryan were killed in their Virginia home back in 2023. Prosecutors say Banfield planned it all with his live-in au pai
Bunions aren’t just an annoying bump—they’re a widespread problem. Research shows nearly half of adults develop them, with women facing higher odds. The issue isn’t just looks; those painful lumps can make walking, working out, or even slipping on shoes feel like a chore. In Southwest Florida, where
Basketball fans with very deep pockets are flying across the country just to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals. Private jet traffic at San Antonio’s small airport has jumped 25% this week compared to last year, with rich fans landing in time for the first two games. The Knicks haven’t made the
Bottled water labeled as alkaline often gets attention for its mineral additives like calcium and magnesium, which raise its pH above neutral. While regular tap water usually falls below a neutral pH of 7, alkaline water hovers around 8 or 9, leading some to believe it can balance the body’s acid le
Bite marks can act like fingerprints, helping police link a suspect to a crime. Traditionally, experts look at photos and make measurements by eye—a process that can vary from one person to another. A new experiment tried a different route: using a 3‑D scanner and computer programs to compare bite m
Bitcoin just had its worst week in June, losing over 15 percent of its value and wiping out months of gains. The crash brings the price back to where it was before the last election, even though it had hit a record high late last year. Other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP followed the
