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Scaphoid Healing: A New Approach

February 19, 2025

Scaphoid nonunion is a tough issue in hand surgery. For years, the standard treatment involved cutting open the area, adding bone grafts, and stabilizing it with hardware. But things are changing. Arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique, has become more popular in hand surgery over the past deca

crime

A Shocking Case Unfolds: The Mental Health Worker Accused

February 19, 2025

In the grim world of human trafficking, a new twist has emerged. A 42-year-old mental health worker, DeShaun McClean, found himself in the spotlight. He was accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl named Emmarae Gervasi. Emmarae had already been through a horrifying ordeal. She was rescued

politics

Unexpected FAA Layoffs Raise Safety Concerns

February 17, 2025

Imagine this: a sudden wave of firings hits the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just weeks after a tragic mid-air collision. This isn't some dramatic movie plot; it's what happened recently. The Trump administration decided to let go of several hundred FAA employees, many of whom were on proba

technology

City Traffic: Predicting the Flow with Smart Tech

February 16, 2025

Imagine trying to guess how busy a city street will be in an hour. It's not just about looking at past traffic data. You also need to think about things like the weather and what's happening nearby. Most methods out there only look at past traffic data for short periods. But what if we could use mor

crime

Mixed Signals: What Went Wrong in the Sky?

February 15, 2025

In the busy skies near Ronald Reagan National Airport, a tragic event unfolded on January 29. An Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet collided, resulting in the loss of 67 lives. The National Transportation Safety Board (N. T. S. B. ) is now digging deep into what went wrong. The

sports

Mariners' Trade Paths: What Bregman's Move to Boston Means

February 14, 2025

The baseball world has been buzzing with the news that Alex Bregman has signed with the Boston Red Sox. This move has left fans and analysts wondering what it means for the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners haven't been actively pursuing Bregman, so this deal doesn't directly impact them. However, it d

celebrities

R. Kelly's Legal Battle: A Long Road to Justice

February 13, 2025

The legal saga of R. Kelly, the once-renowned R&B singer, took another turn when a federal appeals court in New York upheld his convictions and 30-year prison sentence. This decision came after a lengthy process that included a trial in Brooklyn federal court in 2021, where Kelly was found guilty of

science

When Sun Flares Strike: Earth's Hidden Weaknesses

February 13, 2025

In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even sm

weather

Snowy Mess in the DC Area

February 12, 2025

The DC area is still dealing with a winter storm warning as folks start to dig out from a good amount of snow. Roads are a bit tricky, with some icy spots and slush. The snow piled up quickly, with some places getting between 3 to 8 inches. In Virginia, Manassas saw the most snowfall, with 9. 5 inch

sports

Draft Day Drama: NFL 2025 Picks Get a Shake-Up

February 12, 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft is still a ways off, but the latest mock draft from ESPN's Field Yates has some exciting changes to talk about. The Philadelphia Eagles just won Super Bowl LIX, beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Yates has put together a new first-round mock draft for April, hosted by Green Bay