Fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, has been a major problem in the U. S. for over ten years. But something interesting happened around mid-2023: the number of overdose deaths started to drop. Researchers think this might be because of changes happening in China, where many of the chemicals used to
Humans are going back to the Moon! After more than 50 years, NASA is preparing for a big moment. Four brave astronauts will fly around the Moon in a spacecraft called Orion. This mission, named Artemis II, is a crucial step for future Moon exploration. The journey will last about 10 days. It's not
The Bellwood-Antis School Board has just welcomed a new member, Bryan Fatzinger. He's a science teacher from State College, stepping in for Kathy Sweigert, who left the board in December to focus on her family. Fatzinger's term will last until the next election in 2027. Four people wanted this spot
Northern Colorado and the Eastern Plains are facing a serious fire risk. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning. This warning is for parts of Larimer, Weld, Morgan, Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert, Lincoln, Logan, and Washington counties. It will be in effect from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. on
Russia's leader recently shared his thoughts on world events. He said things are getting riskier out there. He pointed out that old fights are getting worse. New trouble spots are popping up. But he stayed quiet on big issues like Venezuela and Iran. He talked to new ambassadors in Moscow. This was
California is stepping up its game in tackling environmental issues. A new role has been created to make sure science plays a big part in decision-making. Dr. Andrew D. Jones has been appointed as the first Science Advisor to the California Natural Resources Secretary. This is all part of a new prog
The United States often prides itself on being a global leader, especially in military strength. However, when it comes to the well-being of its citizens, the country has a lot of catching up to do. A recent study using the Social Progress Index shows that the U. S. ranks 32nd out of 171 countries i
Bioregional living is all about focusing on the area where you live. It's about using local resources, supporting local businesses, and making decisions that benefit your community and the environment. This approach is gaining traction as people seek to reduce their reliance on global systems and bu
In a cozy wooden home overlooking Nuuk's vast fjord, Liv Aurora Jensen and her family huddled around their TV. Their eyes were glued to the screen, watching a crucial meeting unfold at the White House. The U. S. Vice President and Secretary of State were discussing Greenland's future with Denmark an
Kaiser Permanente, a well-known health organization, has agreed to pay a massive $556 million to settle accusations of overcharging Medicare. This settlement involves two lawsuits that were filed over a decade ago, claiming that Kaiser exaggerated the health conditions of its patients to get more mo
