A nasty mix of freezing rain and below-freezing temperatures has been causing havoc in North Georgia. The winter storm began with snow, transitioned into freezing rain, and now icy conditions are intensifying. As of 11:00 a. m. , Georgia Power reported that they still have around 60, 000 customers
Residents in parts of Upper Manhattan are frustrated. Since New York City started charging drivers to enter certain parts of the city, their streets have turned into parking nightmares. Many commuters are avoiding the new $9 toll by parking their cars in these neighborhoods and taking public transpo
In a recent report, the U. S. Justice Department concluded that it's too late to bring criminal charges for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U. S. history, was carried out by a White mob against a thriving Black district. It left hundreds dead and thousa
Imagine a group of young people, aged 15 to 29, who aren't in school, at work, or in training programs. We call them NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). They are a big concern for the European Union (EU). Experts have taken a closer look at where these young people live and how their l
In England, if you're eligible for a wheelchair through the NHS, you can apply for a personal wheelchair budget. This means you get to choose the equipment that best suits your needs. To help with this, there are two tools: the WATCh for kids and the WATCh-Ad for adults. These tools, known as patien
Becoming an orthopedic resident means diving into the deep end of clinical and surgical skills. Especially during the first year, or PGY-1, residents face a steep learning curve. Unfortunately, limited resources and other obstacles often lead to inadequate training compared to what experts recommend
The head of Chicago's teachers union, Stacy Davis Gates, got some heat for her remarks at a recent meeting. She compared Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to a student with special needs. Her exact words were something like, "Pedro can't be suspended because he should get extra help like kid
From 2016 to 2021, scientists studied Chile's air quality by using data from the National Air Quality Information System (SINCA). They focused on three cities: Quintero, Puchuncaví, and Coyhaique. The goal? To create models that can predict pollution levels like sulfur dioxide (SO2), tiny particles
South Carolina is gearing up for some serious winter weather, folks! Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency, which means the Emergency Operations Center has jumped into action. It's like they're setting up for a big game, making sure everything is in place to keep us all safe. Mos
Researchers have been using special maps called saliency maps to understand why certain AI models make specific decisions about glaucoma. They trained these AI models, called convolutional neural networks, to diagnose glaucoma using pictures of the eye's fundus, which is the inner lining of the eye.
