Holiday travel is in full swing, and it's not going smoothly for everyone. Airports across the country are packed, with Sunday being the busiest day of the season. Over 2. 9 million people went through TSA checkpoints nationwide, and nearly 31, 000 of them were at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. The
A severe winter storm, known as a bomb cyclone, is currently wreaking havoc in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the Great Lakes area. This storm is not your average snowfall; it's a rapidly intensifying system that can cause significant disruptions. So, what exactly is a bomb cyclone? It's a storm th
This week, Augusta is bracing for a temperature rollercoaster. The coldest day will be Tuesday, with highs only around 50 degrees. But don't worry, it will warm up to a pleasant 60 degrees by New Year's Day. The weather service warns of strong winds today, with gusts up to 40 miles per hour, bringin
Anxiety is a big deal these days. It's not just a personal issue but a growing concern for society. Experts say it's getting worse, and it's time to do something about it. Anxiety can show up in different ways. Sometimes it's just a natural response to stress. But when it becomes constant and affec
Missouri just got a huge financial boost for its rural health services. The state secured $216. 3 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. This isn't just a random handout. It's part of a larger initiative to enhance healthcare access in rural communities. The funding is divide
In a significant move, Maimonides Health, a key healthcare provider in Brooklyn, has decided to merge with New York City's public health system. This decision aims to stabilize its financial situation and ensure that healthcare services remain accessible in Brooklyn, the city's most populated boroug
The Trump administration has decided to take another look at research grants that were put on hold or rejected. This comes after a legal fight with scientists and states led by Democrats. A court in Boston had earlier said that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) wrongly stopped funding for rese
Montana's rural hospitals are in a tough spot. Almost 90% of them are running at a loss. This is a big deal because these hospitals are often the only medical help for miles around. But there's some good news coming from the federal government. They're sending over $233 million to help these hospita
The White House has set its sights on the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a move that could dim the lights on crucial solar science. The administration's target? A facility that's been studying Earth's weather and climate for over six decades, but also plays a key role in understand
COVID-19 is still around, but it's not the same as it was at the start. It's become more like a common illness that keeps popping up in different places. Even with vaccines and health rules, the virus changes, people's immunity shifts, and the environment plays a role in how it spreads and how sick
