Federal agents arrested eight people last week after uncovering a $50 million fraud scheme linked to Los Angeles hospitals and other health programs. The investigation focused on five hospice centers in Glendale, Artesia, Tarzana and Simi Valley. These facilities allegedly billed Medicare for pa
Students from the local university have turned a small, friendly robot into a helpful tour guide for tourists in Bremerhaven. The project, called PepperMINT, repurposes a four‑foot robot named Pepper to answer questions and read body language. The city welcomed the idea, seeing it as a way to make t
Students, parents, and teachers gathered on March 5 for a lively evening that mixed books with experiments at Ramsey Magnet School of Science. The event, called Phenomenal Literacy Night, aimed to show how reading can help understand science and vice versa. The school turned into a playground of
Federal agents in North Carolina recovered more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) after dismantling a romance‑based pig‑butchering scam. The case shows how investigators used the open nature of blockchain data to follow money through a maze of wallets, even after scammers tried to hide thei
Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to challenge a judge’s ruling that removed the death penalty from the case involving Luigi Mangione. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the court on Friday, and it means the federal trial will likely start this fall with jury selection in
Students from all over Berks County are gathering at Albright College on March 2 to set up their projects for the 74th Reading‑Berks Science and Engineering Fair. The event, which began in 1952, is the second‑oldest science fair in America and welcomes participants from grades six through twelve.
Students in higher education often struggle with getting enough food. This is a big problem because it affects their health and ability to learn. But there is not much research on why this happens. Without understanding the root causes, it is hard to create solutions that really help. Food insecuri
Students who think differently often find traditional classroom methods hard to follow. Using stories that mix pictures, sounds, and movement can change that picture. In a recent study, researchers tested how these mixed‑media tales affected kids with learning differences. They measured thr
Students from Northwest Iowa entered state tournaments and did well. They showed hard work and teamwork. The schools that sent them had strong programs in arts, science, and sports. At the beginning of the year, coaches met to plan practice schedules. They mixed drills with fun activities so kids s
Students at Normandy High School recently took a break from textbooks to dive into a real-world business challenge: making and selling pizza. This wasn't just about cooking; it was a lesson in entrepreneurship, teaching them the ins and outs of running a business. The project was split into two day
