Two young men, Laurence Cotton-Powell, 19, and Anthony Taylor, 18, are now facing serious charges. They are accused of trying to steal a car from Edward Coristine, a former government worker, on August 3. This wasn't their first run-in with the law. Cotton-Powell had been arrested multiple times bef
Researchers have been looking into a substance called salidroside, found in Rhodiola plants, to see if it can help with bone loss in older mice. They already knew it could help with memory issues in these mice, so they wanted to see if it could also help with their bones. They did some tests and fo
New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosq
In Idaho, a senior citizen from Twin Falls recently passed away due to West Nile virus, marking the first death from the virus in the state this year. This news comes as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by mosquito-borne illnesses. The virus is primarily spread through the bites of i
The mayor of Washington, D. C. , has changed her tone about President Trump's decision to take control of the city's police. At first, she was very upset and called it an "intrusion" on the city's independence. She even urged people to vote for Democrats to stop what she saw as an "authoritarian pus
Nico Iamaleava's journey from Tennessee to UCLA has been anything but smooth. The quarterback, known for his powerful arm and dual-threat ability, found himself in a tough spot when his NIL contract demands weren't met. This led to missed practices and ultimately, a transfer to UCLA in early 2025. T
Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, has been vocal about his approach to building a winning team. He has been very active in the transfer portal and has helped his players secure name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. However, Sanders believes that college football needs to addr
Health officials in Macomb County have found West Nile Virus in mosquitoes, marking the first time this summer. No one has gotten sick yet, but they want everyone to be careful. West Nile Virus can make people sick, but not everyone gets symptoms. Some might feel achy, have a fever, or headache. Ot
College sports is changing fast. Starting July 1, schools can pay athletes directly. This is a big deal. It's a shift from the old way, where athletes couldn't get paid. Now, they can earn money from their skills. Before this change, groups called collectives were giving athletes money. They spent
A person in Wayne County has become the first in Illinois to be diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. This news comes as a reminder that mosquitoes are not just annoying—they can be dangerous. The virus is spread when infected mosquitoes bite humans, and while many people don't get sick, som
