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FSU Researchers Find Racial Inequity Among Adolescents Receiving Flu Vaccine
Black adolescents living in the United States tend to receive the influenza vaccine at significantly lower rates than their white and Hispanic counterparts, according to Florida State University researchers.
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Female shooters are rare. YouTube attacker joins short list
As the investigation continues into why a female shooter opened fire at YouTube headquarters, data show that it's rare for women to carry out such shootings -- making Tuesday's incident unusual.
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How to get to North Korea's nuclear site
A small coterie of foreign reporters has set off on a marathon journey to a remote location in North Korea to witness Pyongyang's purported destruction of the Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
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Singer K. Michelle Announces Battle with Lupus: “I was so broken”
Memphis native and R&B singer K. Michelle revealed on Twitter that she was recently diagnosed with Lupus, but gratefully, received a negative result during a follow-up visit.
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5G Will Revolutionize Our Lives -- and Unleash Security Threats
What once seemed like science fiction will soon become reality. Doctors will perform surgery from thousands of miles away using remote-controlled robots. Self-driving cars will zip through traffic.
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South Korean bosses can now be jailed for firing bullied employees as country cracks down on toxic work culture
South Korean bosses who unfairly fire workers that complain of office bullying now face up to three years in prison or a 30 million won ($25,464) fine, under a new law aimed at cracking down on the country's toxic work culture.
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The Forecast: Democrats are still favored to win the House. But it's far from a sure thing.
House forecast: Democrats will win 226 seats (and the House majority) while Republicans will win just 209 seats. A Democratic win of 203 seats and 262 seats is within the margin of error.
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The Mueller Report is already a best-seller
Three versions of "The Mueller Report" soared to the top of Amazon and Barnes & Noble's best-selling book charts in the 24 hours after a redacted version of Robert Mueller's findings were released on the web.
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Drug Makers Are Leading the Way on R&D
Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. While a few drugs can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there's no treatment that slows the progression of the underlying disease; so family members watch helplessly as their loved ones' minds fade away.
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How to make your gym workout less risky during the pandemic
Now that more people are getting vaccinated against coronavirus, is this the moment to trade your neighborhood cycle for a motivating spin class at the gym?
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Hurricanes are getting scarier
The last few months have seen a whirlwind of devastating extreme events, from extensive flooding in Europe to wildfires in California. With the northern hemisphere hurricane season barely at its peak, multiple hurricanes have already hit the Caribbean and North America.
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Business is Booming for Houston Nurse who Helps Plastic Surgery Patients Recover in Ultra Plush Penthouse Suites
VIP Recovery Care, a budding luxury surgical aftercare service created by a local specialty nurse, just launched its second penthouse recovery suite in Houston to accommodate the rapidly growing number of plastic surgery patients looking for a more luxurious, discreet and safe way to heal after surgical procedures.
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Kobe Bryant crash scene photos were shared during awards ceremony cocktail hour, witness testifies
Photos taken at the scene of the fatal helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others were shared by a Los Angeles County firefighter during the cocktail hour at an awards ceremony a month after the crash, according to witness testimony.
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NAACP CRISIS MAGAZINE: NATIONAL RECKONING ON RACE CHANGING CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL ATTITUDES TOWARDS IMPLICIT BIAS IN AMERICA
Dr. Bryant T. Marks Writes that Whites are More Open to Discussing Race Issues
Bryant T. Marks, Ph.D., one of the nation’s leading implicit bias counselors, writes in the NAACP Crisis Magazine that the nation is opening to more frank, truthful conversations about race and topics like unconscious bias. He also notes that corporate America is demonstrating a new sensitivity towards these issues, including a willingness to relinquish profits for opportunities to improve racial equity and inclusion.
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San Jose apologizes over 1887 Chinatown destruction, racism against Chinese community
A San Jose City Council Resolution Ceremony drew hundreds to the site of a 134-year atrocity on Wednesday, to hear city leaders formally apologize to the Chinese immigrant community and their descendants.
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Opinion: The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is predicted to be near-normal, but here is why that is not entirely good news.
Every year, the Northern Hemisphere region of the Atlantic Ocean embraces the annual hurricane season that officially starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. This period has been adopted by convention; it’s when most tropical cyclogenesis occurs in the Atlantic. Though the formation of subtropical or tropical cyclones is possible at any time of the year, as was the case this past mid-January, we witnessed the formation of an unnamed subtropical storm, marking the earliest start of an Atlantic hurricane season since Hurricane Alex in 2016.
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Cognitive decline accelerates after heart attack, study finds
Having a heart attack may put you at risk of accelerated cognitive decline in later years, above and beyond what is considered appropriate for the aging mind, according to a new study.
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Apple just killed the iPhone Lightning connector. What to do with your old chargers
At long last, Apple is killing its proprietary Lightning port in the iPhone 15 and embracing a charging cable that’s compatible with non-Apple products. That’s one less extra cord cluttering your nightstand. One less thing to forget when packing for a weekend getaway.
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Which arm gets the Covid-19 booster may make a difference, study shows
When you go to get your newly updated Covid-19 booster this fall, you might want to choose the arm the vaccine goes in carefully.
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In the Gap Between January 6 and MLK Day, Once Forbidden History Offers Hope
Even Ron DeSantis had to admit, when pressed at a CNN townhall, January 6 was a bad day for America.
