Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona is making waves after a video he made with other Democrats. In the video, he told U. S. troops they have the right to refuse illegal orders. This didn't sit well with some people, especially Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Hegseth said Kelly's actions were "seditio
People looking to fix their knee cartilage have a lot of questions. A recent study dug into what they're searching for online. They focused on a specific treatment called MACI. This is a fancy way of fixing knee cartilage using a patient's own cells. The study looked at over a thousand questions an
Economic predictions are often off the mark. Take 1929, for example. A well-known economist confidently declared that stock prices had hit a "permanent high. " Just two weeks later, the market crashed, kicking off the Great Depression. Fast forward to today, and economic forecasters still struggle.
Bacteria are getting a high-tech makeover. Scientists are finding new ways to tweak their DNA with precision. This isn't just about changing a few genes. It's about completely redesigning these tiny organisms to do new things. For a long time, scientists have relied on a process called homologous r
In a Texas courtroom, a former school police officer, Adrian Gonzales, is facing serious charges. He's accused of not doing enough during the tragic Uvalde school shooting in 2022. Prosecutors say a teacher told Gonzales where the gunman was, but he didn't act on that information. Instead, he stayed
Bird flu has shown up in a small chicken group in Franklin County. This news came out on Tuesday from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The specific type of bird flu, called High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), is very contagious among birds. However, it poses a low risk
George Conway, a well-known lawyer and former Trump critic, has decided to run for Congress. He is aiming for the seat being left by Jerry Nadler in New York City. This move comes after many years of Conway speaking out against Trump and his policies. Conway's campaign video starts with scenes from
The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing. And with it, the betting odds are heating up. Currently, the spotlight is on Brian Flores, the Vikings defensive coordinator. He's the top pick to land the Raiders' head coach job, with odds at +175 on DraftKings. Flores's contract with the Vikings is up.
Vaccines are not just about avoiding infections. They also help older folks stay healthy in other ways. For example, getting vaccinated against shingles, RSV, and flu can lower the chances of serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and even dementia. Older adults are more at risk for i
The flu is spreading fast this year. A new strain of influenza A, called H3N2 subclade K, is making people sick. This strain spreads quickly and might be harder to fight off. Doctors are seeing more cases than usual, especially in kids. Hospitals are busy. In Massachusetts, many people are going to
