The Caribbean nation of Haiti has slipped into a state of uncertainty as its temporary governing body’s authority expired, leaving no clear next step for leadership. The nine‑person council that was set up in April to calm violent gang clashes and prepare for elections has seen its power fade amid
New York has added a new option for people who are seriously ill and expect to die within six months. The state’s newest law lets them request medication that can end their life, but only after a set of careful checks. First, there is a five‑day pause between the doctor’s order and when the medicine
The county has opened a new window of help for local entrepreneurs who felt the squeeze of COVID‑19. A fresh grant program gives up to $2, 500 to small businesses that kept running through the pandemic and offers free coaching from two local partners. The initiative is run by the Office of Communi
A recent study from several hospitals across Japan looked at how two different kinds of PET scanners perform when used for breast imaging. The first type is a “ring‑shaped” machine that surrounds the patient, while the second uses an “opposite‑type” design that places detectors on opposite sides. Re
The journal issue opens with a collection of systematic reviews and bibliometric studies that cover a wide range of topics at the intersection of faith and health. These reviews act like shortcut maps, helping scientists, doctors and ethicists quickly spot the most important findings in a crowded fi
Small newspapers keep the pulse of their communities alive by covering local athletes before they become national stars. A few years ago, a young player from Virginia Beach talked about a childhood race he lost to his mom and vowed never to compete again, yet the next year he led a high‑school footb
Recent years have seen a shift toward keeping the neck moving when treating spine problems. Instead of fusing bone segments together, doctors can now replace a damaged disc with an artificial one that still allows motion. This technique is called cervical disk arthroplasty, or CDA for short. The ne
The governor of California is caught between two big fights. One side wants to keep every child and adult, no matter where they come from, covered by state health care. The other side worries that the budget is already tight and more spending could hurt the economy. Newsom promised a future where
Physical activity can help people feel happier and think sharper, but not all exercise is the same. Researchers noticed that most studies lump together work‑related and leisure‑time workouts, even though the two might influence depression and brain health differently. In a recent study focused on a
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025. The company will release a press statement with the numbers before the market o
