A $10 million study funded by taxpayers looked at 95 gender-distressed kids, aged 11 on average, who were given puberty blockers starting in 2015. These drugs delay changes like breast growth in girls and voice deepening in boys. The study found no mental health benefits for these kids. Dr. Johanna
You might be wondering why tuberculosis (TB) is making headlines again. Well, last year, the number of new TB cases hit an all-time high since 1995, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Let's break it down. Imagine a world map. Now, think about 8. 2 million new TB cases spread across i
Last year, around 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), the highest number ever recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO). The death toll was staggering, reaching 1. 25 million people, which is almost double the number of people killed by HIV in the same year. This grim stati
On a sunny Sunday, Washington Square Park was filled with excitement. People flocked to see who would win the Timothée Chalamet Look-alike Competition. A QR code and signs directed folks to a Partiful page, where they learned about the $50 cash prize. More content creators than actual look-alikes sh
Imagine Uber, the ride-hailing giant, making a big splash in the travel world. That's right, they've been chatting about buying Expedia, a company worth a whopping $20 billion! This deal could take Uber beyond cars and food delivery, opening up a whole new world of flights, hotels, and activities. B
In Chicago, researchers have been trying to figure out if ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are helping or hurting Black passengers. The study looked at rides before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that even though drivers might cancel on Black passengers more often, it doesn't really
Halloween is just around the corner, and along with the spooky decorations and eerie eeriness, comes the excitement of planning costumes and party arrangements. In a move that's sure to bring smiles to many faces, Uber has teamed up with Spirit Halloween to offer same-day delivery of Halloween costu
MrBeast, the 26-year-old YouTube sensation with over 300 million subscribers, is facing a major lawsuit from contestants on his upcoming Amazon reality show, "Beast Games". Five unnamed contestants are alleging that MrBeast's production company and Amazon Studios created a toxic and hostile environm
In a shocking turn of events, a body believed to be that of the Kentucky highway shooter, Joseph Couch, was discovered by a couple of YouTube enthusiasts, Fred and Sheila McCoy, during a livestream. The search for Couch had been ongoing for over a week, with multiple agencies and law enforcement off
A recent New York Times/Siena College poll reveals a nail-biter race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with both candidates battling for the elusive 'change' vote. While polls consistently show Trump leading on issues like the economy and immigration, and Harris ahead on abortion, a surprisin
