The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to halt child care payments to Minnesota. This decision follows claims of fraud in the state's day care system. HHS has also made payment rules stricter for all states. Now, states must show proof of how they use the funds. A video by co
Cancer is tough to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, a team came up with a clever idea. They made tiny particles that can help the body's own immune system attack cancer cells. These particles are special because they use sound waves to do their job. Normal
The US stock market is on track to finish a remarkable three-year streak. The S&P 500 is up 17% this year, adding to gains of 23% in 2024 and 24% in 2023. This rare feat has only happened five times since the 1940s. What drove these gains? Strong company earnings, excitement about AI, and hopes for
In Texas, a search for a missing teenager took a tragic turn when a body was found. This grim discovery came as another young girl went missing, raising concerns about safety in the area. Meanwhile, health officials are on high alert as a highly contagious virus was detected at two major U. S. airpo
New Orleans is getting ready for its first New Year's celebration since the tragic Bourbon Street attack. To ensure safety, the National Guard has been called in to help with security measures. This comes almost a year after a devastating incident that exposed serious security flaws in the city's fa
College football fans, buckle up! The playoff games are back, and this time, things might get interesting. After a somewhat dull first round, the second round is here, and there's potential for some exciting matchups. But let's be real, blowouts could still happen, and who knows how a three-week bre
A tech fight is heating up between China and the Netherlands. It all started when the Dutch government took control of a chipmaker called Nexperia. This company is owned by China and makes tiny but super important parts for all sorts of electronics, especially cars. The Dutch move was unexpected an
In 2025, science made some pretty cool discoveries. One of the most talked-about findings was that Taylor Swift's concerts caused small earthquakes. Researchers in Ireland noticed that the crowd's energy at her concerts was so intense that it created measurable seismic activity. The songs "Love Stor
Alcohol doesn't just cause a headache or dry mouth the next day. It can also lead to urgent bathroom trips, a problem sometimes called "booze butt. " Doctors say alcohol can irritate the digestive tract, change gut bacteria, and mess with how the intestines absorb water. Dr. Leybelis Padilla, a gut
A new picture of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has given scientists a clearer view of what's happening around it. The outer cloud of dust and gas, known as the coma, is getting thinner. Meanwhile, the inner coma is becoming more focused and bright. This change is important because it helps scient
