The chess world watched in awe as Magnus Carlsen, a top player, faced off against an enormous team of 143, 000 players from around the globe. This was no ordinary match. It was a marathon game that spanned over 6 1/2 weeks, with each side having 24 hours to make a move. The World team, consisting
A special education teacher in Mississippi is facing serious charges after being caught in a compromising situation with a student. The teacher, Natalia Elizabeth Wright, 31, resigned from Lewisburg High School in DeSoto County, after being accused of inappropriate behavior with a student. The situa
The world of medicine is changing fast. Genetic and genomic research are at the heart of this change. They offer big hopes for tackling long-standing health issues in Black communities. These issues include cancer disparities and poor outcomes. However, there are big hurdles to overcome. Many i
Mental health struggles are often linked to young people getting into trouble. However, there is a gap in understanding how these issues affect girls in particular, especially those living in regular neighborhoods. This is a problem because it means that many girls might not be getting the help the
A fun idea was shut down before it even started. A dating app called SmashTogether was supposed to help Super Smash Bros. fans find each other. It was not just about finding someone to play with. It was also about finding someone to date. The app had a clever plan. It wanted to match people based on
The St. Louis area was hit hard by a massive tornado on a recent Friday. This was not just any tornado. It was a monster, stretching over 23 miles and leaving a path of destruction almost a mile wide in some spots. The winds were insane, reaching speeds of up to 152 mph. This was no ordinary storm.
A well-known spot in Lexington is shutting down. Via Lago, a restaurant that has been a part of the community for 37 years, is closing its doors. The owner, Alan Jick, made the tough call not to renew the lease. Why? The restaurant's catering business never fully recovered from the pandemic's hit. T
Tornadoes have left a trail of destruction from Texas to Kentucky. The storms, which began four days ago, have claimed over two dozen lives and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. The central US is now on high alert as more severe weather is expected. In St. Louis, the damage is extensi
A quiet town was shaken by a massive explosion that rocked a fertility clinic in Palm Springs. The blast was so powerful that it damaged buildings blocks away, leaving a car mangled and a person, later identified as Guy Edward Bartkus, dead. Bartkus, a 25-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms, is s
People with mental health challenges often struggle to be active in their communities. This is a big problem. It is hard for them to enjoy life and feel connected to others. A program called PODS tried to change this. It aimed to boost community involvement. The program looked at how profession
