The 2025 inauguration celebrations featured a mix of musicians from different backgrounds. Snoop Dogg, known for his rap hits, performed alongside Kid Rock, who brought his rock-country style. Billy Ray Cyrus, famous for his country music and acting, also took the stage. Carrie Underwood, a country
More scientific papers are starting to use AI tools these days. These programs can help researchers draft papers, analyze data, and even suggest new ideas. In one field, spine research, experts wanted to understand how much AI is being used and what that means for science. They found that AI is now
For four decades, one man dedicated his career to teaching in Lutheran schools across Illinois. After starting as a physical education teacher in 1986, he spent nine years as principal of St. Paul Lutheran School in Rochelle before retiring. His journey included roles as a principal, athletic direct
Brain arteriovenous malformations, or bAVMs, are rare but serious tangles of blood vessels in the brain that some kids are born with. These aren't just risky because they might burst—they can also quietly disrupt how a child thinks and learns. Even without bleeding, the wrong wiring in these vessels
Most people don’t think of tomatoes as politics on a plate, but they’re now carrying a heavier price tag than eggs did a couple years ago. A 40 % jump in the past year makes tomatoes the fastest-rising grocery item, beating beef, coffee, and seafood. Economists point to three big triggers: a war in
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for Texas Senate, has become a target for conservative politicians. They claim he’s vegan and supports ideas that don’t match their values. But there’s a twist—Talarico isn’t actually vegan. Still, his opponents keep bringing it up, calling him names like “Tofu
Colorado’s economy wouldn’t be where it is today without Latino labor. From the sugar beet fields to ski resorts, Latino workers have been the backbone of the state for generations. But their contributions often go unnoticed, despite the fact that they helped build industries from mining to tourism.
Poland is rethinking its highest award for Ukraine’s leader after a naming dispute stirred old tensions. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy earned Poland’s Order of the White Eagle in 2023 for standing strong alongside Poland during tough times. But now, Poland’s president wants a review after Zelenskiy
Tensions between the U. S. and Iran took a new turn this past week when Tehran said it wanted to see concrete steps, not just promises, before agreeing to any deal to ease restrictions on a key oil shipping route. Top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made this clear in a post online, repeat
A recent study from Duhok, Iraq, looked at how well ultrasound can spot fat buildup in the liver and what that tells us about a person’s health. Researchers focused on adults who have metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease, the new name for what was once called non‑alcoholic fat
