In Minnesota, regular folks are stepping up to keep an eye on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This surge in volunteers happened after a local woman, Renee Good, was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Fabiola, a mom and business owner, is one of those who decided to get involved, even
In the heart of the country, small private colleges are doing big things. They're not just places for learning; they're lifelines for rural towns. These colleges bring in money, create jobs, and help local businesses grow. They also give back to the community through volunteer work and cultural even
Florida is grappling with a serious shortage of doctors and nurses, especially in rural areas. Many blame this on a growing anti-science sentiment fueled by certain politicians. The state's 10 medical schools are churning out graduates, but keeping them in Florida is becoming increasingly difficult.
A tense standoff unfolded in Minneapolis after a fatal shooting involving a Border Patrol agent. State investigators from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) found themselves locked out of the crime scene. Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) refused them ent
Colon cancer is a big deal. It's the third most common cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Most cases start with harmless polyps that turn nasty over time due to genetic changes. But there's more to it than just genes. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can also raise the r
In a show of unity, people in Utah braved the chilly evening to honor a man who lost his life in a distant state. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U. S. citizen, was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis. This event sparked a wave of emotion and action across the country, reaching as far as Utah. On the
Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana has raised serious concerns about the National Education Association (NEA). He thinks the NEA is focusing too much on political issues instead of education. The NEA is a big group that represents teachers and school workers. But Cassidy believes it's acting more l
The Senate Agriculture Committee has a new plan to make crypto trading fairer. They want to give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) more power. This power would help them oversee parts of the crypto market. The plan is called the “Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act. ” The plan aims t
Zinc metal batteries are seen as a great option for affordable and eco-friendly energy storage. However, they have a big issue: zinc ions struggle to move around efficiently. This is because they stick too much to water molecules, causing uneven growth and other problems. To tackle this, scientists
Ever wondered how people lived in the past or how communities shape our present? Let's dive into some fascinating books that do just that. First up, we have a historical murder mystery that takes us back to 1763. Penelope Corbitt, a widow with two kids, is traveling to Boston to live with her sister
