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.
Prediction markets are online platforms where people can bet on the outcomes of future events. These markets have gained popularity in recent years, with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket leading the way. Kalshi, which means everything in Arabic, allows users to trade on the outcomes of events ra
Many Americans are feeling the pinch when it comes to their finances. A recent poll shows that a lot of people think living a middle-class life is becoming harder to achieve. Even though most can afford basic needs like rent, food, and gas, they are worried about the rising costs. Housing, education
Nanoplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are causing big problems in water environments. They often get weathered by the sun, making them even more harmful. Fish, which can usually heal their tails pretty well, are now struggling because of these aged nanoplastics. Scientists did an experiment wi
Money troubles are hitting hard across the country. Many people feel the middle-class life is becoming harder to reach. In fact, most voters think it's out of reach for most folks. This is a big change from how things used to be. Younger people are feeling the pinch the most. Half of those under 45
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a tough disease that makes muscles weak over time. Kids with this condition often struggle with simple movements like standing up or walking. But there's some good news! A treatment called ELEVIDYS is showing positive results in a big study called EMBARK. The study lo
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently put a temporary hold on $5 billion in public health grants. This move, which lasted only a few hours, was meant to check if the funded activities matched the current administration's goals. The HHS spokesperson, Andrew Nixon, explained that
Lipedema is a puzzling condition. It mostly affects women. It causes fat to build up in a certain way. This fat is often painful and hard to get rid of. Doctors and scientists are still trying to figure out why this happens. Recent studies have looked at how genes and metabolism are involved. They
A big study started in 2015 with a noble goal. It aimed to track brain development in over 20, 000 U. S. children. The project, called the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD), promised to uncover important insights about DNA's role in behavior and disease. Families were assured that
In Minneapolis, kids are scared to go to school. They worry about ICE agents taking their parents away. Some kids even hide in their basements to do online classes. Others have panic attacks in the middle of class. It's a tough time for everyone. ICE agents are everywhere. They show up at bus stops
