Big crises, like natural disasters or mass shootings, are happening more often. This means hospitals and mental health teams need to be ready. They must have solid plans in place. These plans should include mental health support. It's not just about treating physical injuries. The mind needs care to
In the rugged terrain of western North Carolina, paramedics Evan Carroll and Nicole McKinney are redefining their roles. They're not just emergency responders. They're also healthcare providers who make house calls. This is not a typical 911 service. It's a lifeline for those in remote areas. The a
Sumatra, Indonesia, is slowly picking up the pieces after devastating floods and landslides. The disaster, triggered by a powerful cyclone, has left over 1, 000 people dead. Many more are still missing. The storms also caused destruction in nearby countries, with around 200 lives lost in southern Th
In the wake of the recent violence at Bondi Beach, one story stands out: a local shopkeeper named Ahmed al-Ahmed. He risked his life to stop a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration. This event left many dead and injured, but Ahmed's actions saved lives and showed the world that courage know
The Kremlin has slammed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for his recent remarks about preparing for a large-scale war with Russia. Russia's government spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, called Rutte's comments reckless and accused him of not grasping the horrors of World War Two. Rutte had warned that NA
A tragic event unfolded at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on a Saturday afternoon. Two students lost their lives, and nine others were hurt in a shooting that took place during final exams. The incident happened just after 4 p. m. in the Barus & Holley building, which is home to the S
In Philadelphia, a grandmother named Addie Dempsey had to scrub the blood of her grandson from the sidewalk after he was shot. This wasn't a one-time thing. Many families in her neighborhood have faced the same grim task, cleaning up after violence with no help or resources. This situation caught t
In the heart of western Washington, the Skagit River has been pushing its limits, testing the strength of levees that have stood since the last big flood in 2021. The river, swollen by relentless rain, reached a record height of nearly 38 feet, putting the town of Burlington and its 9, 200 residents
Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C
In a thrilling turn of events, a skydiver found himself in a precarious situation high above Queensland, Australia. Adrian Ferguson was part of a group planning a 16-way formation jump from a Cessna Caravan. However, things took an unexpected turn when his reserve parachute got caught on the plane's
