Asthma is a big deal for many kids. It's a condition that makes breathing tough, and it's been around for a while. But what's causing it? Well, it's not just one thing. It's a mix of genes and stuff in the environment. And that's where things get interesting. Scientists are digging deep to figure o
In the past, young people often helped out in their communities. They volunteered at shelters, churches, and other places where they could see and understand the struggles of others. This hands-on experience taught them empathy and showed them how much they had in common with people who seemed diffe
In a shocking display of neglect, Oswego County's Department of Social Services (DSS) repeatedly ignored pleas for help regarding Danielle Killmore, a vulnerable adult with developmental disabilities. Despite multiple calls reporting deplorable living conditions—including trash, rodents, and no runn
Ukraine is trying hard to get a big prisoner exchange going with Russia. They want to bring home 1, 200 Ukrainians who are being held captive. President Zelenskiy and his top security advisor have been talking about this a lot lately. The security chief, Rustem Umerov, just got back from meetings i
In a surprising turn of events, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has pointed fingers at former President Donald Trump for the recent threats she's been receiving. Greene, known for her strong support of Trump in the past, has now found herself on the receiving end of his harsh words. She claims
Heavy metals from fracking wastewater are sneaking into our environment and putting people, especially kids, at risk. This isn't just about pollution—it's about real health dangers lurking in the dirt and water near drilling sites. Scientists recently dug deep into sediment samples from oil and gas
Minnesota is in for a week of changing weather patterns. After a sunny Sunday, the state will see some showers and a mix of wintry weather later in the week. Sunday is expected to be bright and sunny, with temperatures reaching the mid-40s in the southern parts of the state. This is a bit warmer th
Southern Colorado is in for a mix of weather this week. It starts with a bang this afternoon. Rain and snow will hit the High Country. A few showers might even reach the I-25 corridor. Travel could get tricky up in the mountains. Gusts up to 45 mph and 4-8 inches of snow are expected. That's why a W
Edgar Wright's new movie, "The Running Man, " is based on a book by Stephen King. It's about a man who joins a deadly game show to save his family. The movie tries to be funny and exciting, but it doesn't do a good job of showing how scary and unfair the game show really is. The main character, Ben
Smell books have been around since the 1970s, but not many people have studied how they change as kids grow up. These books mix words, pictures, and smells to make reading more fun. A recent study looked at 334 of these books to see how the smells and words change for different ages. For little kid
