The African Union’s health agency announced that the Ebola virus has spread across Ituri, a province in eastern Congo. Ninety‑plus deaths have been reported, though only four were confirmed by lab tests. Of the 246 suspected cases, thirteen have now been verified as true infections. The outbreak
Staten Island faces a growing problem: more teens are getting involved in shootings, even though overall city violence is falling. This trend shows that young people are slipping into dangerous situations faster and with fewer safeguards than before. The Canvas Institute has seen the hidden struggl
Indigenous peoples in Canada—First Nations, Inuit and Métis—have long used their own ways to care for pregnancy and childbirth. These methods keep families healthy and communities strong. In the past, Indigenous midwives were the main health workers for women. Colonial rule changed that picture. Th
Politics can feel like a storm that blows through our everyday lives. It changes how we think, how we talk, and even how safe we feel in our own homes. When new laws are announced or leaders speak loudly, people often notice a shift in their mood and stress levels. A teacher might see her student
Surviving cancer as a young adult brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to staying healthy afterward. Many young adults deal with long-term effects from treatment, so eating well and staying active are key goals. But what actually helps them follow these healthy habits? A recent study l
Bitcoin is stuck near $80, 000, showing little movement despite some market buzz. The recent push around the Clarity Act seems to have given big investors more confidence, leading to fresh cash flowing into Bitcoin ETFs—over $130 million in just one day. But not all digital assets are getting the sa
A small Kentucky school district just forced YouTube and Snapchat’s parent companies to settle lawsuits claiming their apps hurt students’ mental health. The Breathitt County School District argued that social media addiction created extra work for teachers and counselors—and now the companies are p
Theo Von’s talks on his podcast about stopping his antidepressants before filming a Netflix special show how tricky mental health care can be. He wanted more raw emotions for the show but ended up feeling "mildly manic, " which made him sound off about suicide during the performance. Later, he clari
More people are skipping lotions and serums in favor of pills and powders, hoping these daily doses will make their skin glow, hair shinier, and nails stronger. One company joining this trend is Aurelia Cellular Vitality, a brand pushing supplements that work on cells instead of just the surface. Th
A family-owned leather shop that spent 40 years in Altoona is shutting its doors for good. The store, known for hand-stitched belts, boots, and motorcycle jackets, will hold its final sale on May 25. Its closing comes after the longtime manager—a woman who ran the shop for nearly three decades—passe
