The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently revising the rules that decide which waters get protection under the Clean Water Act. This act has been keeping our waters clean for over 50 years. The EPA's new focus seems to be on boosting the economy, rather than just protecting the environm
Alström syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic condition. It affects about 1 in 10, 000 to 1 in 1, 000, 000 live births. It is caused by changes in the ALMS1 gene. A young girl was diagnosed with AS at age 5. She had a unique change in her ALMS1 gene. This change had not been seen before. It was a homozygo
Brielle Persun, known for her love of books and her online presence, faced a huge change in her life after her husband, Tyler, passed away. With a newborn son, Colby, she had to navigate single motherhood and find new ways to cope with her grief. Instead of just talking about books, she started sha
Crowdfunding has become a big deal in America. It's a way for people to raise money quickly when they need it most. But not everyone is happy about it. Some people think it's great because it helps others in need. Others worry about how the money is used and who benefits from it. A recent study sho
The ocean is not just a government property. It belongs to all of us. The current administration might want to open up over 85% of the outer continental shelf for oil and gas drilling. But before they do, we have a chance to say something about it. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is giving us
In 2026, a big change is coming to how health students take their tests. The president talked about this in a recent speech. More and more tests will be on computers. This is not just about typing instead of writing. It's about making tests better and fairer. Why is this happening? Well, think abou
January 19, 2026, marks the birthday of several notable figures from various fields. Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer, will be celebrating her 80th birthday. She made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry way back in 1959, kicking off a legendary career. Shawn Johnson East, an Olympic gold medalis
Ukraine is dealing with a tough situation as Russia keeps targeting its energy systems. This isn't just any attack; it's a strategic move to disrupt Ukraine's power grid, especially during the cold winter months. Late on Monday night, Russia sent a wave of drones towards Ukraine's energy infrastruc
Vermont's high school sports scene is heating up, and it's time for fans to have their say. The sixth round of voting for the Delta Dental Vermont Varsity Insider Athletes of the Week is now open. This initiative allows the public to vote for outstanding girls and boys athletes from various sports.
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