Magnesium is a hot topic in medical tech. It's being looked at for making stents that dissolve over time. But there's a catch. Magnesium corrodes too fast. To slow this down, scientists mix it with other metals and add special coatings. This isn't just about lasting longer. It's also about how the b
Agilon Health, Inc. is in hot water. The company and some of its top bosses are being sued for allegedly misleading investors. This all started when the company's stock took a big hit after some surprising news. On August 4, 2025, Agilon's shares dropped more than 25% after hours. The company annou
In the early hours of January 1, 2026, a new life began at University of Michigan Health-West. Shepherd Isaac Anderson made his entrance into the world at 6 a. m. , weighing in at 7 pounds and 3 ounces, and measuring 19½ inches long. His parents, Jenn and Mike Anderson, are overjoyed and doing well
Avery Johnson, the star quarterback for Kansas State, has decided to stay with the Wildcats for his final year. This news came out on January 2nd, the same day the transfer portal opened. Johnson shared his decision on Instagram, saying he had a lot of talks with his family and coaches before making
Minnesota is in hot water. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has put a freeze on nearly 7, 000 loans. Why? Because there's a big fraud scandal brewing. These loans, worth up to $400 million, were given out during the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea was to help small businesses, but it seems some p
Chicago is seeing fewer murders than it has in over half a century. In 2024, there were 587 murders, but last year that number dropped to 416. That's a big drop, nearly 30%. It's the lowest number since 1965. Other crimes like shootings, robberies, and assaults also went down. Shootings dropped by 3
Fairfax County saw a drop in crime across several categories in 2025. This includes a 15% decrease in homicides, with all cases solved. Non-fatal shootings and robberies also saw significant reductions, down 37% and 20% respectively. These improvements align with broader trends seen across the regio
New Hampshire made a bold move on January 1st. The state's governor, Kelly Ayotte, announced that sanctuary cities are no longer welcome. This decision came after two new laws were put into action. These laws make it mandatory for cities to work with federal authorities on immigration matters. The
People often have their own ideas about what makes others follow rules. This is important because these beliefs can influence how they react to policies designed to change behavior. But do these everyday ideas match up with what science says? A big study asked over 3, 000 people about what they thi
Lawmakers in California have their eyes on what Governor Newsom might highlight in his upcoming State of the State address. They're hoping he'll tackle some big issues, like how taxpayer money is being used and how to make the state safer and more resilient. One senator, Tony Strickland, wants the
