Minnesota is in the spotlight again, but this time it's not about the cold weather or the Vikings. The Treasury Department is digging into some serious allegations. They want to know if Minnesota's tax dollars ended up in the hands of al Shabaab, a terrorist group based in Somalia. This isn't just a
Multiple sclerosis is a tricky condition. It can slow down how quickly the brain works. To measure this, scientists made a new test. It's called the Auditory Test of Processing Speed, or ATOPS for short. This test is special. It doesn't rely on sight. It also doesn't test other brain functions. It j
Pregnancy changes a woman's body in amazing ways. It affects how she moves, stands, and balances. Yet, we don't know much about these changes. This is surprising because these changes can cause problems for moms-to-be. A recent study looked at all the research on this topic. They found 87 studies, b
Football players, whether pro or varsity, need to jump a lot. But how do their bodies handle these jumps differently? A recent study looked at how professional and varsity football players from Ecuador perform two types of jumps: countermovement jumps with arm swing (CMJAS) and approach jumps (AJ).
In the world of college football, things can get pretty wild. Take Lane Kiffin, for example. He found himself in a tricky spot back in 2017. He was the offensive coordinator for Alabama but had just landed a new job as the head coach at Florida Atlantic. The problem? He wanted to stick around at Ala
Two big movie franchises are heading to theaters in 2028. Paramount Pictures has announced release dates for new films featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Hedgehog. The studio has scheduled an untitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie for November 17, 2028. This will be the f
Plants have a clever way to fight off viruses. They use a system called SAR, which stands for systemic acquired resistance. SAR acts like a plant's immune system, helping it remember past infections and protect itself better in the future. Salicylic acid (SA) and its friends, like MeSA and AzA, are
In Stockton, a city known for its grit and resilience, a peaceful birthday celebration turned into a nightmare. A family gathered to celebrate a 2-year-old's birthday, but their joy was shattered when gunfire erupted in the banquet hall. The scene that followed was one of chaos and devastation. A gr
In the middle of the night, Aminah Ali, a 63-year-old from Indonesia's Aceh province, found herself in a nightmare. The rain started at midnight, and the water rose slowly at first. But then, a loud roar filled the air. Her village was suddenly underwater. With her son's help, she climbed onto her r
Asheville is seeing fewer violent crimes this year. The city has reported a 28% drop in violent crimes compared to last year. This is the lowest number in five years. The biggest reason for this drop is fewer aggravated assaults. The city had a big spike in violent crimes in 2022. That year, there
