Thanksgiving remains a national holiday with different dates around the world, but in the United States it occurs on the fourth Thursday in November. In 2025 this falls on November 27, while Canada observes the day on the second Monday in October (October 13 in 2025). Liberia keeps a similar cadence on the first Thursday … Read more
A massive fire ripped through a high-rise building in Tai Po, Hong Kong, in what authorities described as a level 5 blaze that has killed dozens and left hundreds unaccounted for. Early tolls reported at least 44 dead, with hundreds more believed to be missing as crews battled the inferno through the night. Fire services … Read more
A proposed Department of Education framework that would exclude nursing from the definition of “professional degree” programs has set off a wave of concern among nursing groups and policymakers in November 2025. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) warned that the plan, advanced through the RISE Committee’s rulemaking process, would sharply limit federal … Read more
A long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted on Sunday, sending ash plumes as high as nine miles into the sky and dispersing ash across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman. The Hayli Gubbi vent, located in the Afar Depression near the Eritrean border, marked its first known eruption in about 12,000 years, according … Read more
Medicare’s cost landscape for 2026 is taking shape as official updates from CMS and industry analyses converge on premium shifts, deductible changes, and the growing role of income-related surcharges. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the 2026 premiums and deductibles for Parts A and B in mid-November 2025, outlining how the year ahead … Read more
Hydralazine remains a cornerstone in managing high blood pressure across settings, from routine hypertension to urgent and emergency care. The drug relaxes arterial vessels, lowers vascular resistance, and reduces the heart’s workload, which improves blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart. It comes in tablet form and can be given intravenously for rapid effect … Read more
Tatiana Schlossberg, the Kennedy granddaughter and noted environmental journalist, has revealed she is facing terminal cancer. In a New Yorker essay published recently, the 35-year-old disclosed a diagnosis of acute myeloa leukemia with a rare mutation known as inversion 3, saying she learned of the condition after the birth of her second child in May … Read more
Americans mark Veterans Day on November 11 as a federal holiday dedicated to honoring all veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The day’s meaning stretches beyond a single conflict, reflecting a national tradition that began as Armistice Day and evolved into a remembrance of service across all eras. The date itself is tied to … Read more
In New York City politics, Elle Bisgaard-Church has emerged as the closest adviser to Zohran Mamdani, guiding strategy and policy as he moves toward office. The 2025 primary and subsequent months have positioned her at the center of a campaign that stunned observers with its organization and volunteer energy, and now sets the tone for … Read more
The United States federal government is operating under a funding lapse after Congress failed to enact appropriations before the new fiscal year, leading to a government shutdown that halts non-essential agency work and furloughs thousands of federal employees while essential services continue to operate. The situation has prompted a wave of public messaging from executive … Read more