Cannabis research with human subjects faces a big problem. The rules are not clear. This makes it hard for scientists to do their work. Many researchers want to study cannabis. But they hit roadblocks. The rules are not the same everywhere. This makes things confusing. Scientists often start their
California is making big moves to tackle its housing crisis. The state's housing finance agency just hired Katherine McFadden to lead their multifamily programs. This is a huge deal because the agency has already pumped $3. 4 billion into affordable housing in just two years. They're not slowing dow
Science funding in the U. S. is in trouble. The federal government, under the Trump administration, has been cutting back on support for research. This has left scientists, universities, and medical centers scrambling for alternatives. Now, some states are stepping in to fill the gap. In New York,
In Washington state, two big issues are making waves. One is about parents' rights in schools. The other is about transgender athletes in girls' sports. Both topics have people talking and taking sides. A group called Let's Go Washington gathered a lot of signatures to push these issues forward. Th
The William S. Hart Union High School District is on a mission to boost student performance in English, math, and science. Despite some progress, a significant number of students are still falling short of state standards on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test
Louisiana is taking a big step to tackle its obesity problem. In 2026, a project called "Beyond the Scale" will start. It will look at how communities can get healthier. The project will share stories from places that have successfully fought obesity. Getting healthier is not easy. Many people stru
Syracuse saw a big drop in crime in 2025. There were only 14 murders. That's the lowest number in over 10 years. It's also a big drop from the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, there were 32 murders each year. That's almost double the number in 2025. Crime isn't just down in Syra
The workforce is getting older, and big companies are starting to notice. Some are taking steps to keep older workers around, while others are lagging behind. Walmart, for example, is tweaking jobs to suit older employees. Microsoft is offering extra care to support aging workers. Google is helping
In the heart of Bolivia's Chaco region, a big effort is underway to improve care for long-term health issues. This isn't just about one place; it's happening in 15 health centers across Camiri and the Guaraní Kereimba Iyaambae Indigenous Autonomous Government (GAIGKI). The goal? To find out what's w
Decatur has earned a special title: Georgia's first "Bird City. " This means the city is taking big steps to protect birds and their homes. People in Decatur are working hard to make the city a safer place for our feathered friends. One of the ways they're doing this is by planting native plants in
