New York's child care system is in dire need of an overhaul. The current situation is pushing many families to leave the state, and it's not just about the money. It's about the lack of access to quality, affordable child care for all. Right now, only a tiny fraction of 3-year-olds and less than ha
In the heart of rural Uttar Pradesh, India, mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance. They bring serious diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and filariasis. These illnesses are a big problem in this region. Even though there are national programs to fight them, not everyone in the community
Coforge, an Indian tech company, is making a big move. They're buying Encora for $2. 35 billion. This isn't cash changing hands, though. Instead, Coforge is offering shares in exchange for Encora. Encora's owners, like Advent International and Warburg Pincus, will get about 20% of Coforge. That's a
In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. government has reached an agreement with nine major pharmaceutical companies. The most talked-about part of this deal is Bristol Myers Squibb's decision to provide its popular blood thinner, Eliquis, at no cost to Medicaid recipients starting next year. Thi
In the world of blood banks, things are changing. New tech is stepping in to make things better. AI, Big Data, and something called the SoHO framework are now part of the mix. These tools can help blood banks work smarter, not harder. First, let's talk about AI. It's not just for sci-fi movies anym
Christmas Day in the NFL is usually a big deal, with top teams and star quarterbacks stealing the show. But this year, things are quite different. Out of the six teams playing, only one is still in the running for the playoffs. The others? Well, they're just hanging on. Injuries have really shaken
Nvidia just made a huge move in the AI world. They're buying Groq, a startup that makes special chips for AI. This is Nvidia's biggest deal ever. It's worth $20 billion in cash. That's a lot of money! Groq won't disappear though. They'll keep running on their own. But some key people from Groq will
Eggs are a big deal in the global food market. But not every country treats them the same way. In the U. S. , eggs get a bath and a chill before hitting the shelves. This can be a problem when sending them to other countries. So, what's the best way to keep eggs fresh for a long time? A study looke
A lot of people think about how being a boy or girl affects health. But what about how someone sees themselves compared to what they were born as? A recent study dug into this. It looked at teens in Catalonia, Spain. The focus was on how health, behaviors, and relationships differ based on gender id
In Maiduguri, the heart of Borno state, a violent act shook the city during evening prayers. A suspected suicide bomber struck the Al-Adum mosque, killing at least five people and injuring 35 others. This attack happened around 6 p. m. , as worshippers gathered for their evening prayers. The scene w
