In the heart of California, a Tesla Cybertruck crash led to a fatal fire early Wednesday morning. The incident happened in Piedmont, just outside San Francisco, leaving three people dead and one injured. Police Chief Jeremy Bowers confirmed that the truck crashed at around 3 a. m. , with an unidenti
You might be surprised to hear that a big union like the Teamsters didn't pick a side in the last election. They didn't back a Democratic or Republican candidate, which is pretty unusual. Instead, they asked both parties if they could speak at their events. Only the Republicans said yes. Once Trump
Fresh veggies might seem like a healthy choice, but they can hide some nasty surprises. In Northeast Thailand, where the weather is hot and humid, and farming is big, these surprises come in the form of intestinal parasites. These tiny critters can make you sick, which is a real problem for people l
Between 1840 and 1870, the province of Coquimbo saw a significant transformation in its medical practices. This shift was driven by the arrival of attending physicians at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in La Serena. These doctors brought with them the idea of modernizing local healthcare. One of the
Lawmakers in the US are raising concerns about Hong Kong becoming a hub for financial crimes like money laundering. They think this change started happening after Beijing introduced a new law in 2020. Now, Hong Kong might be helping countries like Russia, Iran, and North Korea avoid international ru
Let's talk about a big change in Santa Monica, California. In 2014, a law called Proposition 47 was passed. This law changed how some crimes are punished. Before Prop 47, certain crimes like theft and drug possession were felonies. After Prop 47, these crimes became misdemeanors, meaning the punishm
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is making waves by calling on leaders of "sanctuary cities" to explain why they deserve federal funding. These cities typically don't help the federal government enforce tough immigration laws. Greene, now heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) u
Kids should feel safe at school, right? Unfortunately, many students worry about their safety due to increasing violence and mental health issues. A new law called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act aims to change that. Passed after the Uvalde school shooting, this law wants to reduce violence and
A Queens Democrat, Robert Holden, recently penned a letter to top city and state leaders, including Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. The core of his concern? The sanctuary policies in New York City and state, which he believes protect criminal migrants and put New Yorkers in danger. Holden argues th
Have you ever wondered how often women in China change their sanitary pads? A recent study set out to answer this question by looking at the habits of women in 28 different cities across the country. The study aimed to shed light on the frequency of pad changes and identify the key factors influenci
