• Fri. May 3rd, 2024

New Zealand’s Double Whammy: 2 Recessions in 18 Months and Record Low GDP Figures

In 2023, New Zealand entered its second recession in 18 months after the latest GDP figures showed a contraction in the last quarter. The country’s economy shrank by 0.1% in…

Former Office Manager Charged with Forgery and Theft in Las Vegas after Allegedly Stealing Nearly $500,000 from Employer

A former office manager in Las Vegas is facing charges of forgery and theft after allegedly stealing nearly $500,000 from her employer, according to documents obtained by the 8 News…

Advancing Nuclear Physics Research through the Use of Compton Cameras to Measure Gamma-Ray Polarization in Atomic Nuclei

In a nuclear physics experiment, researchers utilized a Compton camera to measure gamma-ray polarization. The Compton camera is a widely used tool in physics that detects and tracks gamma rays…

Melbourne Airport on the Move to Become Australia’s Top Destination Airport

Melbourne Airport has been connecting Victoria to the world for over 50 years and is currently Australia’s second busiest airport. The airport has ambitious plans to surpass Sydney and become…

Eclipse Excitement: Rochester Museum & Science Center Donates Eclipse Glasses to School District Ahead of Upcoming Solar Eclipse

The Rochester Museum & Science Center has made a generous donation of 32,000 eclipse glasses to the City School District in preparation for the upcoming April 8 solar eclipse. This…

Addressing Racism as a Public Health Concern: The Massachusetts DPH’s New Health Equity Plan Takes Aim at Systemic Inequalities in Healthcare Delivery

In a city and state renowned for its exceptional healthcare, there is a growing movement to elevate the standard even further. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has recently…

New Zealand Slips into Second Recession in 18 Months, Marking Its Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Negative Growth

New Zealand has officially entered its second recession in 18 months after the latest GDP figures revealed a contraction in the last quarter of 2023. The country’s economy shrank by…

Hermès Lawsuit: Is Exclusivity Costing US Consumers?

Hermès, a French luxury group, is facing a lawsuit from two Americans who allege that the company is not in compliance with US competition laws. Tina Cavalleri and Mark Glinoga…

Spring Break in Altus: Getting Kids Active through Unique Parks and Recreation Programs

In Altus, Oklahoma, the Parks and Recreation Department is taking a unique approach to keep kids active during Spring Break. The department’s director, Michael Shive, has organized a different activity…

House Republicans Call for Investigation into Unspent Mental Health Funding: The COVID-19 Pandemic and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The House Republicans have called for an investigation into the management of unspent mental health funding by the federal government. In particular, they are concerned about how COVID-19 emergency money…