Over the weekend, while Los Angeles was grappling with destructive wildfires, the FBI stopped by actor Ben Affleck's Brentwood home. They weren't there for a chat but to look for something specific: security footage of an unauthorized drone. This drone had caused trouble during the Palisades wildfir
Veteran columnist Jennifer Rubin has left The Washington Post and teamed up with former ethics chief Norm Eisen to start a new publication called The Contrarian. They aim to counter what they see as a growing authoritarian threat, focusing on pro-democracy content. The founders have already recruite
Last year, many people voted, but many elections were shams. The world is filled with dictators and wannabes. What makes these strongmen stay in power, even after causing harm? Let's look at different types of dictatorships. There are family-run ones like Azerbaijan, police states like Russia, comm
In the past few years, China's poultry industry has been hit hard by the rise of new avian orthoreovirus (ARV) strains. This study dives into how these viruses have been changing in commercial broiler farms from 2016 to 2021. Researchers collected and identified 51 unique ARV samples from different
In recent years, doctors have started using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) more often in complex thoracic surgeries. This tool helps patients who might not be suitable for surgery otherwise. ECMO is like a backup system that provides oxygen and supports blood flow. It's especially useful
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks healthcare workers face from airborne diseases. These risks are especially high during thoracic anesthesia, where procedures like tracheal intubation and flexible bronchoscopy can generate aerosols. These tiny droplets can spread respiratory infec
"A federal judge has given New York City the go-ahead to start charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan’s busiest areas. This decision comes after New Jersey tried to stop the new tolling program before it began. The plan, known as congestion pricing, is set to launch on Sunday. Janno Lieber, the chi
Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria ended after many years of bloodshed and terror. Many people see this as a good thing because Assad's regime was horrible, using methods like torture, chemical weapons, and bombings to control people. But now, a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which has links
Did you know that surgeons can now replace your aortic valve without cutting through the middle of your chest? One method they use is called a right anterior mini thoracotomy (RAMT). This approach involves making a small incision on the right side of the chest. But how effective is this method in th
Thailand has a problem: not enough places to treat sewage properly. This matters because it lets a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) lurk in the water and cause a serious liver cancer called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The government tried to fix this by making local governments build w
