Louisville's City Council had a packed meeting last week, tackling everything from airport upgrades to tech refreshes. The night kicked off with a quick check-in on old business, specifically those blighted properties that have been a thorn in the city's side. Progress is slow, but it's happening.
Doxorubicin, a powerful drug used to fight cancer, has a big problem. It can hurt the heart. This is a serious issue because many people who beat cancer end up with heart failure later. For a long time, scientists thought this heart damage was mainly due to stress and direct injury. But now, they're
Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, has sparked discussions about her political future. In a recent chat with the BBC, she didn't rule out another shot at the presidency in 2028. She's not letting past losses or polls stop her. Harris has always seen herself as a public servant, and she's not
In Tallahassee, a significant event is happening on October 28th. It's not just any dinner. It's the 14th Annual Remembrance Dinner. This event is hosted by the Holocaust Education Resource Council, or HERC for short. They are a group that works hard to teach people about the Holocaust and promote u
A nonprofit called Teaching for Change has been getting a lot of public money. Between 2023 and 2025, D. C. public schools, the mayor's office, and the city's art commission gave them nearly $330, 000. The Smithsonian also paid them about $20, 000 from 2019 to 2022 for teaching events. This group r
Aging is a big deal, and not just because of wrinkles. It's about how our cells change and talk to each other. Once, scientists thought senescent cells, which are like old, grumpy cells that stop dividing, just hung out in one place. But now, they know these cells chat with other cells all over the
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a serious infection caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's a tough disease to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One exciting area of research is using tiny packages called exosomes to deliver helpful molecules directly to
When the football season kicks off, everyone's eyes are on the field. The players and coaches get all the glory, and rightfully so. They plan, they strategize, and they put their bodies on the line every Friday night. But there's another group that spends just as much time prepping for game day—the
In Japan, doctors have a tough job. They must navigate between treatments covered by public health insurance and costly private options that lack solid evidence. These expensive treatments, referred to as "X" in a recent study, have sparked a debate among oncologists. Over 6, 000 oncologists were s
In Colorado, 3, 448 kids are waiting for more than just a place to sleep. They are waiting for a place to belong. These kids didn't ask to be in foster care. They ended up there because of things like abuse, neglect, or because their parents are dealing with big problems like addiction or mental hea
