Dallas Animal Services was busy during the recent cold snap. They got 401 calls about pets left out in the freezing weather. Most of these calls were about dogs without proper shelter. Daniel Alvarado, who oversees field operations, shared that officers checked on 341 of these cases. They gave out 6
Jude Stewart, a 14-year-old, recently challenged her grandmother, Martha Stewart, to speak up about immigration issues. This happened after a nurse named Alex Pretti was killed during an ICE protest. Jude's text to her grandma was direct: "I’m not sure it’s excusable to not be speaking up right now.
Recent research has uncovered a strong link between gut health and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This connection is based on the idea that the gut and the brain are closely linked, and problems in the gut can lead to inflammation and damage in the brain. Studies have shown that people
A new shopping experience is coming to Southeast Portland this week. Teso Life, a brand that brings together Asian food, fashion, and home goods, is opening its doors. This isn't their first store, though. They've been around since 2017 and now have over 20 stores across the country. Portland is get
DaBaby has fans and critics talking again, but this time it's not about his music. A group called the Cruel Kids Table, who are big supporters of former President Donald Trump, invited him to their Valentine's Day event in Washington, D. C. They called it "MAGA is in the Air. " But now, things are g
The U. S. government might soon shut down. This happens when Congress can't agree on spending plans. Right now, the argument is about immigration. Democrats want more control over how money is spent on immigration enforcement. Republicans want to keep things as they are. If they can't reach a deal b
In recent times, U. S. immigration officials have been quick to defend their actions following violent incidents, but evidence often tells a different story. Two fatal shootings in Minneapolis this month highlight a troubling pattern. Officials initially portrayed the deceased, Renee Good and Alex P
A major rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey is in trouble. The project, called Gateway, is very important for the busy train route from Boston to Washington. It is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the country. The project has been going on for over a year. The federal go
The Federal Reserve is getting four new members this year, and they might not be too keen on cutting interest rates. These new voters could make things tricky for President Trump, who's been pushing for lower rates. The Fed's job is to keep prices stable and make sure everyone has a job, but that's
Doctors in the U. S. are pushing back against recent changes to vaccine recommendations. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its own list of vaccines for kids and teens. This list is different from the one made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The AAP's list
