Aledo has a familiar sweet treat back again—just without the grill. Bowlyou’s Ice Cream Shop reopened on Third Street after shutting down its full restaurant last fall. This time, it’s all about scoops and cones, not burgers. The shop’s social media post called it a place for summer memories, with c
During Argentina’s brutal military rule from 1976 to 1983, mental health professionals didn’t just treat patients—they became part of the regime’s toolkit for crushing opposition. While most focus on military brutality, the complicity of doctors and psychiatrists often flies under the radar. They di
Casey Vanderhoef spent nearly two decades in restaurants before prison changed his path. While behind bars, he turned to cooking classes and business training, dreaming up a doughnut shop. But moving to a halfway house in Ogden came with a catch—no deep fryers meant no doughnuts. So he switched gear
Christopher Orvig has spent decades studying how metals interact with living systems, a field that sits at the intersection of chemistry and biology. While most people rarely think about the role of inorganic elements in health, his research has shown just how crucial elements like gold and gadolini
A first-grade classroom near Atlanta was buzzing one Thursday morning—but not with typical school sounds. Instead of reading books, kids were hunched over plastic bricks, trying to make a tiny figure feel at home. The teacher didn’t ask them to draw or write. She asked what made a shelter feel safe.
Lawmakers in Illinois are scrambling to finalize a $55 billion budget before their weekend deadline. The main focus is on taxes and spending, not the Chicago Bears' stadium plans. Some politicians want to tax big tech companies and wealthy residents to pay for services. Others worry about raising co
Buying a home costs more than just the monthly mortgage. Many renters who can afford regular rent payments struggle with the extra money needed at the start for down payments and fees. Pennsylvania now offers a new loan called K-DATE to help with these expenses. Unlike regular loans, K-DATE has no
A top NBA team owner just made two huge financial plays that show how money moves across industries. First, the owner spent $300 million on a women’s basketball team—the most ever paid for a WNBA franchise. He beat out other bidders by offering more than Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia were wil
Residency is a tough stretch where new doctors take on more patient care and decision‑making. During this time, their stress levels can rise while their enthusiasm for work may shift too. Researchers used a well‑known theory that links job pressure and support to worker health. They followe
A new look at why teens think about ending their lives shows that both the classroom vibe and how kids feel inside themselves matter a lot. Researchers asked nearly three thousand Spanish teens, about half girls, to share how they feel at school and online. They also asked them about their own thoug
