In Washington, a law passed in 2018 aimed to reduce the number of children charged as adults. This law was a response to the fact that kids of color were more likely to face adult charges than white children. By 2023, the number of kids charged as adults had dropped by more than half, and transfers
In the U. S. , Black and Hispanic adults often deal with more heart problems than other groups. This is a big issue. One thing that might help is how well people use technology for health. This is called digital health literacy. But we don't know much about how this works in these communities. Hear
A wealthy Russian businessman, Dmitry Rybolovlev, faced a tough loss in court. He had tried to avoid paying a huge sum to a U. S. venture capital firm. This firm supports startups working on life-saving treatments. The judge said no, his family trust must pay up. The judge, Kathaleen St. J. McCormi
Trinity Rodman, a standout player in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), is at the center of a heated dispute. The NWSL Players’ Association has taken action, filing a complaint against the league. They claim the league unfairly blocked a contract offer from Rodman’s team, the Washington Spir
A young woman's life was cut short in Texas, and the police say it was suicide. They found a note on her phone and knew she had talked about harming herself before. But her family isn't so sure. They think something else might have happened. It all started late at night when police got a call about
Cincinnati's riverfront, known as The Banks, has been a point of contention between the city and Hamilton County for years. The issue isn't a mystery, but a simple case of mismatched incentives and unequal benefits. The city and county agreed to split costs 50/50, but the rewards aren't shared equal
Europe is trying to build a new fighter jet. It's called the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Germany, France, and Spain are working together on this project. They plan to talk about it on December 11. The goal is to have this new jet ready by 2040. It will be worth 100 billion euros. That's a lot o
Stomach cancer is a big deal worldwide, ranking as the fifth most common cancer. It's not just one thing that causes it, but a mix of genes, lifestyle, and environment. Honduras stands out with some of the highest rates in the western hemisphere, and it's not the same everywhere in the country. Res
In a recent decision, the High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands has ruled that Catholic schools in Mallorca must offer Islamic religion classes. This move comes after requests from Muslim families who wanted their children to learn about their faith within the school system. The ruling has
The world is dealing with a big problem: lots of people are being forced to leave their homes. This is not just a small issue; it's a huge crisis that affects many areas, like society and healthcare. In 2023, something serious happened in Armenia. The entire Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh h
