The latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball rankings saw some big changes. Michigan climbed to the No. 3 spot, while Michigan State and Iowa State both cracked the top 10. Purdue and Arizona stayed at the top, with Purdue getting the most first-place votes. Duke and UConn also held their spots in the top
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, is accused of a shocking act: shooting two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D. C. One soldier, Sarah Beckstrom, died, and Andrew Wolfe is in serious condition. But who is Lakanwal, and what led to this tragic event? Lakanwal came to the U. S. in 2021,
President Donald Trump, at 79, had a thorough health check-up last October. His doctor, Captain Sean Barbabella, shared the results. The MRI scans of Trump's heart and belly were "perfectly normal. " This means no blockages in his arteries or problems with his heart or major blood vessels. His belly
Measles is back with a vengeance. After years of decline, cases are soaring worldwide. This is a big problem because measles is highly contagious. The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm. They say the progress made over the years is now at risk. The WHO reports that 59 countries f
Medical school can be tough, especially when textbooks are packed with complex terms that leave students feeling lost. Dr. Sabrina Meloni noticed this problem early on. She saw that many students, even those already working in the field, struggled with the dense language used in most medical books.
A coach from Peoria is in big trouble. Aydan Trueblood, 22, is accused of hurting a young girl who played in the sports team he coached. He is locked up and will stay that way until his trial. The bad thing happened at his parents' house. The girl and Trueblood talked on Snapchat. Then, she left he
Teens today are in a tough spot when it comes to sex education. They're often left in the dark, with little to no reliable information. Schools and society aren't doing enough, and the internet is full of misleading or incorrect advice. In North America, there's a shortage of trustworthy, science-ba
In Shanxi, China, coal mining is a big deal. It's a major industry, but it comes with hidden dangers. Two naturally occurring elements, uranium and thorium, can be released into the environment through mining activities. These elements can pose health risks, so a study was conducted to check their l
A man who once held a position of trust in a Chicago hospital now faces serious charges. Edmund Rivers, a former mental health counselor, is accused of sexually assaulting five young boys. These assaults allegedly happened between 1996 and 2004 at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital. The hospital,
New Jersey's health department is sticking to its guns. They want all newborns to get the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This decision comes as a federal panel, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is thinking about changing the rules. Seven states, including New Jersey, have teamed up. Th
