In Philadelphia, a grandmother named Addie Dempsey had to scrub the blood of her grandson from the sidewalk after he was shot. This wasn't a one-time thing. Many families in her neighborhood have faced the same grim task, cleaning up after violence with no help or resources. This situation caught t
Jennifer Day, a former state representative, has joined the race for Kansas' secretary of state. She's one of two Democrats running, and she's already raised a good amount of money for her campaign. Day believes the role of secretary of state should be about helping people, not about politics. She
Brazil's gold mining history has left a messy mark. Mercury, used to extract gold, has polluted the environment in ways that are hard to undo. This isn't just a problem for nature; it's a health risk for people too. Mercury gets into the environment in three main ways. First, new mercury is added d
Philip Rivers is making waves in the NFL world. Just a week ago, no one saw this coming. Now, he's on the brink of making a remarkable return to the field. At 44, he's not just playing the game; he's rewriting the record books. If he steps onto the field, he'll join an elite group of quarterbacks wh
Julian Sayin is making waves in his first year as Ohio State's starting quarterback. He's one of four players up for the Heisman Trophy this year. While he might not take home the trophy, his stats are impressive. Sayin has the highest completion percentage in the nation at 78. 4%. He's also leading
Heart disease runs in the Murray family. Kevin Murray, a 72-year-old from Tampa, knows this all too well. He had a close call with a serious heart condition in 2003. He needed emergency surgery. This event changed his life. He now checks his heart health every year. In 2021, Murray switched doctors
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm problem. It shows up in 10-20% of people who get coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This condition can make recovery from surgery harder and riskier. Doctors have a way to fix it during surgery. It's called surgical ablation (SA). Many studies s
Humanoid robots are getting a lot of attention lately. A recent gathering in Silicon Valley brought together over 2, 000 people, including top engineers from big names like Disney and Google. They showcased their latest creations and debated how to speed up this growing industry. The idea of humano
In a recent turn of events, a Pennsylvania company had its sales tax license reinstated. The company had been in a legal tussle with the Department of Revenue after its license was revoked due to unpaid taxes. The company argued that the issue stemmed from an ex-employee who had not filed the necess
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on fire this season. They've won 24 out of their first 25 games. That's an incredible start! The team is led by their star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's been amazing, scoring over 32 points per game. The Thunder are also on a 16-game winning streak. They're clos
