When someone breaks their back in a bad fall or car crash, doctors have two main ways to help: either perform surgery to fix the bones or let the body heal itself with bracing and rest. A recent study looked at people with specific types of spine injuries called A3 and A4 thoracolumbar burst fractur
A recent gathering on the National Mall mixed government resources with religious promotion, raising questions about separation of church and state. The event featured prayers, speeches, and a stage set up by Freedom 250, a group pushing a vision of America as a Christian nation. Organizers called i
Officials found a bat carrying rabies in Irvine Regional Park last weekend. This case led to warnings about how easily the virus can spread to people. Rabies is almost always deadly once symptoms show up. But quick action after exposure can prevent illness. The virus can enter the body through smal
Nonprofits have long tied success to growth—bigger budgets, more staff, wider reach. But today’s challenges demand a sharper focus on what truly changes lives. Leading voices argue that while scale gets attention, impact that lasts is what really counts. Some leaders suggest that real success isn’t
June 14 isn’t just about fireworks and backyard barbecues—it’s also Flag Day, the halfway mark to America’s 250th birthday, and Donald Trump’s 80th. But this year, the date is getting hijacked by two very different celebrations. One side is throwing a party with pop stars and speeches, while the oth
Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri
Parents often see PTAs as groups that throw pizza parties or sell wrapping paper to fund school projects. But recent findings suggest these groups are taking on bigger roles, pushing topics like race, gender, and immigration into classrooms. Reports indicate the National PTA—and its local branches—a
Joan Ba E Bae, a singer who has mixed music with protest for more than half a century, recently voiced frustration about a trend she sees in the pop world. She says that while many young musicians are creating great songs, only a few are using their fame to speak about the world’s problems. In an
Natural gas values jumped to a two‑and‑a‑half‑month peak, closing higher on Thursday after the U. S. Energy Information Administration reported a smaller than expected rise in storage levels. Inventories grew by 92 billion cubic feet (bcf) for the week ending May 22, falling short of analysts’ 96 b
Tuner drops in theaters this Friday, bringing a fresh twist to crime drama. The film follows Niki, a piano tuner whose keen ear turns into a secret tool for breaking safes. He teams up with Ruthie, a gifted pianist who falls for his unusual skill set. The story is directed by Daniel Roher, who also
