In the world of surgical training, gender might play a bigger role than we think. A recent study looked at how male and female trainees are given independence during robotic surgery. The focus was on a specific measure called the ratio of economy of motion (rEOM). This ratio helps assess how efficie
In recent times, immigration enforcement has been ramped up in major cities. The goal? To catch immigrants with criminal records. But the results are surprising. More than half of those arrested in these high-profile operations had no criminal history at all. That's compared to about a third nationw
The Vatican has a long history of excluding women from leadership roles. This time, it's about deacons. After years of discussion, a group of experts said no to women becoming deacons. This is a big deal because deacons are like junior ministers. They can preach and perform some sacraments, but they
House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re
Ulta Beauty has seen a big jump in sales for the third quarter of 2025. The company now expects to make about $12. 3 billion for the year. This is more than they thought they would make earlier. They also think they will make more money per share than they first expected. The company's stock went u
Retailers are feeling the heat from tariffs and other economic pressures. The U. S. retail real estate market is still strong, with more stores opening than closing. But behind this stability, there's a growing sense of uncertainty. This uncertainty is making retailers think twice about expanding.
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have a new camera limitation. Now, users can't take Night mode photos while using Portrait mode. This feature has been around since the iPhone 12 Pro, released in 2020. To see this for yourself, open the Camera app and pick Photo mode. Cover the lens to mimic
Bitcoin has been bouncing back from recent lows, but it's still in a shaky spot. The demand is weak, and there's a lot of stress in the market. This situation reminds some experts of early 2022, which wasn't a great time for Bitcoin. Right now, Bitcoin is holding above the True Market Mean, which i
Schools in the Chicago area face a tough choice when a cold front hits. Should they stay open or close to keep students safe? There's no simple answer. It's not just about how cold it is. Many things come into play. First, schools look at how bad the weather is. Is it just cold, or are there danger
Big Bear Mountain Resort is now open for the season! The weather on opening day was just right. Temperatures stayed in the low 40s, and the sun came out, making the skies a beautiful deep blue. It was a great start to the ski season. People from all over Southern California showed up. Some even cam
