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Babies with Broken Bones: How Hospitals Are Changing Their Game

February 21, 2025

In 2021, a big change happened at a major children's hospital. They introduced a new set of rules to handle babies with broken bones. The goal? To make sure every baby gets the right care, every time. This wasn't just about following rules; it was about keeping kids safe. The hospital wanted to see

health

Telemedicine: Keeping Contraceptive Care Alive During Pandemic

February 21, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic forced major changes in how essential health services were delivered. Telemedicine became a lifeline for contraceptive care. A large reproductive health provider in Illinois, with 17 health centers, quickly shifted to telehealth. They wanted to see if this new approach kept con

politics

Pennsylvania's Political Divide: A Congresswoman's Controversial Stance

February 21, 2025

In January, a Pennsylvania congresswoman stirred up controversy. She posted a message on her social media account. She said that white supremacy and xenophobia are the real values of the political right. She claimed these values are not from the teachings of Christ. This statement sparked a heated d

health

Lead Testing Mix-Up in Colorado Schools

February 21, 2025

Imagine this: A chemist messes up data, and suddenly, schools are in a pickle. Back in December 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) discovered that not one, but two chemists had tampered with quality control data. This mess-up affected the testing method used to ch

business

Delta's Big Offer After Toronto Plane Incident

February 21, 2025

On February 17, a Delta Air Lines flight took a dramatic turn during landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane, a CRJ900 twin-jet, flipped over after a rough landing. All 80 people on board, including four crew members, survived, but 21 passengers were taken to the hospital. The in

celebrities

Brand Name Blunder: Meghan Markle's New Venture Sparks Controversy

February 20, 2025

Meghan Markle's recent announcement of her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, has stirred up quite a storm. The name of her venture has raised eyebrows, as it matches that of an existing clothing brand based in New York and New Jersey. This has led to a flurry of criticism on social media, with some user

crime

Arizona Air Mishap: Two Lives Lost in Midair Crash

February 20, 2025

A tragic event unfolded in southern Arizona when two small planes collided midair. The incident occurred at Marana Regional Airport, near Tucson. The crash took place on a Wednesday and resulted in the loss of two lives. The planes involved were a Cessna 172 and a Lancair 360 MK II. The Cessna lande

technology

The Long Road to Removing Stolen Images

February 20, 2025

In 2020, a young woman named Breeze Liu received a shocking phone call. A classmate informed her that an explicit video of her was circulating online, titled "Korean teen. " Liu, only 17 at the time the video was filmed, had no idea it was being shared without her consent. This was just the beginnin

science

How Anxiety Messes with Our Predictions and Movements

February 20, 2025

Imagine trying to catch a ball in a virtual reality game. Now imagine doing it while feeling anxious. That's what some people were asked to do in a recent study. Anxiety isn't just about feeling nervous. It can actually change how we make decisions and control our movements. Scientists want

politics

Political Storm: New FBI Director Sparks Controversy

February 20, 2025

The Senate recently gave the green light to Kash Patel as the new FBI director. This move has sparked a lot of debate, especially among Democrats who are worried that Patel might use his new role to target political opponents. Patel, known for his strong support of former President Donald Trump, has