A high school student in Massachusetts found himself in a tough spot after being held by immigration officials. Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an 18-year-old from Brazil, was on his way to volleyball practice when he was stopped and taken into custody. This happened because his father was the real target o
A father is on the run after a tragic event that has left a community in shock. The man, Travis Decker, is suspected of killing his three young daughters. The girls, Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia, were found dead at a campground in Chelan County, Washington. The police believe Decker might be hiding in
Gestational diabetes is a condition that appears during pregnancy. It raises the chances of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. As more women face this issue, there is a growing need for better ways to handle it. One promising approach is using a mobile app called eMOM. This app combines track
Genetic testing for cancer is a powerful tool that can spot cancer risks early. But, surprisingly, not many people are taking advantage of it. A recent investigation dug into why this is happening. It looked at how a person's role as a caregiver, their involvement in online support groups, and their
The White House is making big changes to how science is handled in the US. They are pushing for what they call "gold standard science. " This sounds good, right? Not everyone thinks so. Many scientists are worried. Why? Because the plan puts political leaders in charge of checking scientific w
In today's world, having a close friend and a support system is crucial. It turns out that these connections vary greatly from one country to the next. And from one group of people to another. This is important to know. Why? Because it helps in creating helpful programs that fit different cultu
The small town of Bloomer is saying farewell to a beloved gathering spot. After a dozen years of serving the community, Bloomer Brewing Company is shutting down. The Taphouse, the brewery's bar, held its last day of operation on a recent Saturday. This gave locals a chance to enjoy one final round o
Teens often feel safe or unsafe based on their surroundings. Past research has looked at how individual or a few risks from friends affect teens' feelings of safety. However, there is not much information on how multiple risks from friends together influence these feelings. Also, the ways these risk
Taylor Swift has finally taken control of her entire music catalog. She bought back the master recordings of her first six albums. This is a huge deal for her and her fans. It's been a long journey to get here. Swift's first record label sold her masters to Scooter Braun in 2019. She called it the
The small city of Flin Flon in Manitoba, Canada, is practically empty. Everyone has had to leave. The reason? Wildfires are sweeping through the region. The premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, gave an update on the situation. He mentioned that even the mayor, city council members, and healthcare wor
