SpaceX, a leader in space innovation, is now facing two serious legal challenges. Two former employees have taken the company to court, claiming they were fired for raising safety concerns. Both workers say that SpaceX prioritized speed and cost-cutting over worker safety and well-being. Robert Mar
Weiss Memorial Hospital is in hot water, literally and figuratively. The federal government has decided to cut it off from Medicare, a big deal that could seriously hurt the hospital's finances. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this decision, saying Weiss didn't follow th
A recent incident in Richland County has sparked a heated discussion about the need for a statewide hate crimes law in South Carolina. On July 17, a man named Jonathan Felkel allegedly shot at a Black neighbor in the Spring Valley neighborhood, and he was arrested under a new local hate intimidation
Caring for someone with terminal cancer is tough. It's not just about medical needs. Family bonds can make a big difference. But how exactly do these relationships affect caregivers? This study looks into that. Family dynamics are complex. They can bring comfort or add stress. Caregivers often feel
A former crime-fighting officer, Paul Chowles, has been handed a 5. 5-year prison sentence for a clever but illegal Bitcoin grab. He took 50 Bitcoins, now worth about $6 million, from a seized stash during a dark web investigation. Chowles was a lead analyst, which gave him the perfect opportunity t
Plastic waste in farms is a big problem. It often carries fire retardants, which are chemicals used to stop things from burning. These chemicals can stick to the plastic and cause harm to the environment. But how exactly do they stick? And what makes them stick more or less? Scientists looked at tw
Concrete structures can be a source of environmental trouble, especially when they come into contact with harmful chemicals like PFAS. These chemicals, often found in firefighting foams, can stick around in concrete and pose risks to the environment. To tackle this issue, researchers explored the us
Two brothers from Ypsilanti were caught in a tricky online scam. They bought stuff from many online stores and then tricked the stores into giving them money back. But they didn't send the items back. Instead, they sent empty boxes or fake items. They kept the real stuff and sold it for profit. The
The Emmy Awards are back, and this year's nominations are making waves. Leading the pack is "Severance" from Apple TV+, with a whopping 27 nods. Close behind is HBO Max's "The Penguin" with 24, while "The Studio" and "The White Lotus" are tied at 23 each. HBO Max is having a great year, snagging th
In the world of European ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, a silent battle is being fought. Women in this field often face subtle but harmful comments and actions that make them feel left out or treated unfairly. These are called microaggressions, and they can happen because of someone's age, gen
