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Household Resilience: The Missing Link in India's Sustainable Goals?

December 27, 2024

India has been struggling to make progress on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2020. The impact of not achieving these goals can be quite severe, so it's important to figure out what steps can be taken to speed up India's progress. One potential solution could be increa

environment

Santa Cruz Wharf's Sudden Collapse: What's Next?

December 26, 2024

In Santa Cruz, California, the community is still stunned after a chunk of the iconic wharf crashed into the ocean. This happened just a day ago, leaving dangerous debris scattered along the coastline. Authorities are now trying to figure out what to do next. They're checking if the rest of the whar

environment

Packaging Dilemma: Reusable vs. Disposable in Online Shopping

December 26, 2024

The world of online retail is booming, but so is the pile of packaging waste. A recent study took a closer look at two types of reusable packaging in Canada's apparel eCommerce market. They compared these with disposable options using something called Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). In the first scena

health

Unraveling the Real-World Success of Enfortumab Vedotin for Advanced Bladder Cancer

December 26, 2024

Let's dive into the effectiveness of Enfortumab Vedotin (EV) in tackling advanced urothelial carcinoma (a severe form of bladder cancer) in the real world. EV is a unique drug that combines two powerful actions: it targets the nectin-4 protein found in cancer cells and disrupts their structure by in

science

Space Holiday Cheer from the ISS: Astronauts Share a Cosmic Christmas

December 26, 2024

Astronauts on the International Space Station, 260 miles (420 kilometers) above Earth, sent holiday cheer to those below with a festive video message. Commander Sunita "Suni" Williams, sporting reindeer antlers, joined NASA astronaut colleagues Barry "Butch" Wilmore, Don Pettit, and Nick Hague, plus

celebrities

Blake Lively's Complaint Against Justin Baldoni: A Career-Changing Move

December 26, 2024

Blake Lively, known for her role in "Gossip Girl, " has filed a civil rights complaint against her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. She alleges sexual harassment during the filming of the movie. Lively also claims that Baldoni's PR firm, The Agency Group (TAG PR), used a PR ta

health

Checking Out the Glittre Test for Prosthetic Users

December 26, 2024

Ever wondered how well a test can measure the daily life skills of people using lower-limb prosthetics? Let's take a look at the Glittre Activities of Daily Living Test. This test is a big deal in the world of functional capacity assessments. It helps professionals understand how well a person can m

lifestyle

The Motel Life: A Family's Struggle with Affordable Housing

December 25, 2024

Meet Krajewski, a mom with two daughters who's been living in a motel for over a year. It's not just the lack of space that's tough; it's the fear her kids feel from the fights next door. Her husband and son stay elsewhere, and she only sees them on Sundays. This living situation has strained their

health

Whooping Cough Comes Back with a Cough

December 25, 2024

These days, whooping cough is really giving the US a hard time. It's been increasing for months, and there's no sign it's slowing down. By mid-December, over 32, 000 cases were reported, which is almost six times more than last year and the highest since 2014. Called pertussis, it's a super contagio

politics

The Supremes' Teen Focus: Apps, Care, and Vaping

December 25, 2024

Let's dive into the Supreme Court's upcoming cases that might change teens' lives. They're tackling big issues like TikTok's fate, vaping regulations, and transgender care bans. Kailey, a high school student, isn't sure the court understands teens' perspectives on these topics. Experts say lawmakers