Nigeria faces serious challenges with high maternal and newborn death rates. One big reason is that many women give birth at home instead of in hospitals. This happens more in rural areas than in cities. The lack of skilled help and quick access to medical care in emergencies makes home births risky
In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Th
A recent development has sparked confusion regarding Ukraine's position on a U. S. -proposed peace plan. Rustem Umerov, a key figure in Ukraine's security and defense, has clarified his role in the discussions surrounding this plan. Umerov emphasized that his involvement was purely logistical, focus
The United States is still struggling with pregnancy health, according to a recent report. For the fourth year in a row, the country received a D+ grade. This means that one out of every 10 babies is born too early. In 2024, nearly 380, 000 babies were born prematurely. This rate is one of the highe
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are tiny but mighty players in our bodies. They can tell us a lot about diseases, but catching them is tricky. They're short, there aren't many of them, and they look similar to each other. That's where electrochemical biosensing comes in. It's like a high-tech treasure hunt fo
John J. Lennon, once a man entangled in a life of crime, now finds himself behind bars, serving a 28-year-to-life sentence for a murder he committed in 2001. His journey, however, took an unexpected turn when he discovered journalism through a prison writing workshop. This newfound passion led him t
In a shocking turn of events, a recent Russian assault on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil resulted in at least 25 deaths, including three young children. The attack, which took place under the cover of night, targeted two high-rise apartment buildings, leaving behind a scene of utter devastat
In a recent event, two journalists who cover religion found themselves in the middle of a heated debate. They were at a memorial service in Arizona. The service was for Charlie Kirk. Some people there saw Kirk as a Christian martyr. President Trump also spoke. He called Kirk a martyr for American fr
The bond between the U. S. and Colombia, once strong, is now shaky. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and former U. S. President Donald Trump have been trading harsh words. Petro called Trump's policies harsh, comparing them to actions of the Nazis. He also criticized U. S. actions in the Caribbean,
A big study looked at how family life affects kids' brains. They tracked over 10, 000 children until they turned 7. The study found that parents' education and money matter a lot. But it's not just about cash. How parents act and feel also leaves a mark. Kids with parents who have more education an
