In Philadelphia, a group of artists took matters into their own hands. They created bus-tracking signs where none existed. These signs are not official. They are the work of local artists who are passionate about improving public transit. The artists wanted to make bus times more accessible. Not ev
Disasters are unpredictable, and recovery is not always straightforward. Many plans assume that people's needs remain unchanged after a disaster, but this is often not true. A team of innovators has developed a more intelligent approach. This method has three main features. First, it employs a flex
Portland is at a crossroads. The mayor is thinking about changing the city's needle exchange policy. This policy gives out clean needles to people who use drugs. The idea is to stop the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis C. But some people are upset about finding used needles in public places
People often think that shared struggles bring marginalized communities together. But what if there's another way? What if focusing on shared strengths could create even stronger bonds? Think about it. Marginalized communities have unique strengths. Resilience, cultural richness, and strong communi
In a quiet town east of Charlotte, NC, a sudden and violent incident shook the community. Two police officers were shot while responding to a call at a local gift shop. The suspect, who opened fire, was killed by police. The officers, initially in critical condition, later stabilized. Their identiti
Israel and Somaliland made waves recently. They decided to be friends officially. This is big news. It's the first time any country has done this with Somaliland. Somaliland is a region that wants to be its own country. It broke away from Somalia a long time ago. But most countries still see it as p
A shocking event unfolded in northern Israel on a recent Friday. A Palestinian man drove his car into a crowd, killing one person and injuring a teenager. He then sped off, stabbing a young woman to death and wounding another person near the city of Afula. The attacker was shot and taken to the hosp
The U. S. government is planning to shut down the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. This place is a big deal in the world of weather and climate science. It's been around since 1960 and has helped make lots of important discoveries. NCAR has special tools like supercomput
In San Diego, a silent issue is growing as more older adults find themselves aging without close family or friends nearby. These individuals, often called "elder orphans, " face unique challenges. Over 130, 000 people over 65 in the county are in this situation. The COVID-19 pandemic made things wor
Southwest Florida is booming, and with growth comes a pressing need for better health care access. NCH, a major health care provider in the region, is stepping up to meet this demand. They're expanding services in Ave Maria and Marco Island, making it easier for locals to get the care they need. Thi
