A big study looked at how family life affects kids' brains. They tracked over 10, 000 children until they turned 7. The study found that parents' education and money matter a lot. But it's not just about cash. How parents act and feel also leaves a mark. Kids with parents who have more education an
In a surprising turn of events, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon won't have to pay a huge $9. 8 million fine. This fine was for breaking campaign finance rules during the 2024 election. The State Board of Elections couldn't agree on the fine, so it didn't go through. The fine came after reports
Alice Wong, a prominent writer and disability rights activist, has passed away at the age of 51. She was known for her unwavering dedication to making the world a better place for people with disabilities. Wong founded the Disability Visibility Project, a platform that gave a voice to the disabled c
Zohran Mamdani, the soon-to-be mayor of New York City, made a surprising move. His team contacted the White House to arrange a meeting with President Trump. This is interesting because Mamdani and Trump have not always seen eye to eye. In fact, they've had some strong words for each other in the pas
Eight Democratic senators have raised eyebrows about the actions of Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). They're asking the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to look into whether Pulte has been using his position to target political opponents of President Donald Tr
Teens with a condition called adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) often need surgery to fix their curved spines. After the surgery, called spinal fusion, getting back to sports and exercise can be tricky. Right now, there's no clear plan for this part of recovery. Some doctors and hospitals have t
A legal battle is brewing between California and the federal government. The U. S. Department of Justice has taken the state to court. They are challenging a new law in California. This law bans federal officers from wearing masks while working. The state passed this law last September. It applies t
The UN Security Council is about to make a big decision. They are going to vote on a plan proposed by the US. This plan supports President Trump's ideas for peace in Gaza. It also suggests sending international troops to help keep the peace. A few weeks ago, Israel and Hamas agreed to a temporary t
Teens in Ireland have varied routines when it comes to brushing their teeth. Some are consistent, while others often miss it. This is particularly true for teens with autism and intellectual disabilities. But it's not just their condition causing this. Other factors are at play. For instance, some
In a surprising turn of events, an illegal immigrant from Mauritania was recently arrested in Indiana. He was driving a semi-truck with a Michigan commercial driver’s license. This incident raises serious questions about how illegal immigrants are obtaining these licenses and who is responsible for
