Two Russian cosmonauts, Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, will perform a six-and-a-half hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) today, December 19. The mission aims to install a new X-ray detector instrument and update electrical equipment. The spacewalk is expected to start at 10:10 ET (1310 GMT) with coverage beginning at 9:45 ET (1445 … Read more
A dog owner in Bedford County, Virginia, is speaking out after her beloved English bulldog died just days after receiving an FDA-approved pain medication for osteoarthritis. The dog, Berkley, was administered the Librela injection after his vet noticed early signs of arthritis, but within 20 days, he had developed severe kidney and liver failure. According … Read more
A recent study has identified key factors contributing to premature aging of the brain. Conditions such as high blood sugar, inflammation, and strokes can accelerate brain decline. However, exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on overall health and may also slow down brain aging. Researchers found that physical inactivity, diabetes, and stroke … Read more
A powerful cyclone has ravaged the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, leaving hundreds feared dead and entire neighborhoods in ruins. Foreign journalists have now arrived on the remote island to document the devastating aftermath. The cyclone’s strong winds and heavy rainfall caused widespread destruction, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/19/cyclone-leaves-indian-ocean-island-ruins-photos-show
Hundreds of steelworkers in Clairton, Pennsylvania gathered outside the U.S. Steel plant to express their opposition to a potential closure that could devastate their community and livelihoods. The workers, many of whom are nearing retirement age, see the deal as their last chance to save their aging mills from shutting down. As the White House … Read more
Starbucks workers in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago are going on strike for five days, starting Friday, as negotiations with the company stall. The union, Starbucks Workers United, aims to pressure the company into offering wage increases and resolving unfair labor practice charges. The workers claim that Starbucks is not negotiating in good faith and … Read more
Louisiana has implemented a policy that restricts its public health workers from promoting COVID-19, flu, and mpox vaccines. An investigation by NPR found that state health officials instructed staff to stop encouraging the public to receive these vaccinations. The restrictions apply to various activities, including holding flu shot events or any other actions aimed at … Read more
In Ukraine’s ongoing conflict, women have taken on unprecedented roles in the workforce. With over 880,000 people leaving their jobs to join the armed forces, women are filling gaps in traditionally male-dominated sectors. They are becoming farmers, factory workers, truck drivers, and miners, with no intention of stopping once the war ends. Prior to the … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has faced criticism for his handling of the cyclone-battered French overseas territory of Mayotte, where residents are struggling to cope with widespread destruction and a lack of support from Paris. Macron visited Mayotte last week, but his comments were met with jeers from locals who are without water or electricity. The … Read more