Deep in the Amazon, a group of Indigenous people are on a mission. They are the Kakataibo Indigenous Guard. Their job is to find and stop illegal coca plantations on their land. Coca is used to make cocaine. The Guard uses spears, machetes, and even bows and arrows to protect their home. The Amazon
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
Japan is shaking things up in the crypto world. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) wants to reclassify digital currencies as "financial products. " This move aims to bring crypto under stricter rules, similar to stocks and bonds. Currently, crypto is treated differently. The FSA plans to make exch
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
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
Aaron Sorkin's "The American President" left a lasting mark on many, shaping careers and perspectives. The film introduced a president who was relatable, dealing with everyday struggles like forgetting to sign his daughter's permission slip. This president, Andrew Shepherd, was a widower who faced p
Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born leader of the Catholic Church, recently hosted a gathering of Hollywood stars at the Vatican. This event was not just a meet-and-greet but a celebration of cinema's power to bring people together and spark important conversations. The pope, known for his love of films
A 21-year-old man from Rochester, Bill Gum Benjamin, is back in trouble with the law. This time, he's been convicted of stealing money from another person. Court papers say he scared the victim into taking out cash from ATMs and then took it. The victim, who didn't want to give Benjamin any more mon
Investing is not a simple task. It requires careful planning and understanding of risks. But what if the way you're measuring these risks is not quite right? This is a concern raised by some financial experts about a widely used method for assessing portfolio risk. The standard approach, created in
A teacher in Colorado has been accused of serious crimes. Teresa Whalin, a 28-year-old wellness teacher, is facing charges. She is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. This relationship lasted for over a year. After they broke up, Whalin allegedly stalked the student. The student
