The U. S. government is arranging a gathering in Washington that will bring together leaders who will head a new “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza. The event, scheduled for February 19, will take place at the U. S. Institute of Peace and double as a fundraiser to support rebuilding efforts in Gaza. T
In three children’s hospitals, doctors and nurses asked 33 staff members and 20 parents how they decide whether a parent can stay during a life‑saving procedure. The answers were split into two big ideas. First, parents can be both a help and a hindrance. Some team members feel that watching a chil
The championship game of the Little Ten Conference Tournament was a slow affair, but Indian Creek managed to pull ahead in the second half. In the first 20 minutes, both teams struggled to find their rhythm. The Timberwolves, ranked third in the league, shot only 21% from the floor. At halftim
The University of Florida’s wildlife team, called “Croc Docs, ” spends most nights in the Everglades hunting two dangerous species: alligators that need health checks and Burmese pythons that threaten native life. Instead of waiting for the sun, they launch airboats under moonlight and use radio
A recent study by a leading neuroscientist shows that people born between 1997 and 2010 performed worse on standard school tests than those who came before them. The scientist says the drop in scores is tied to how much time these kids spend looking at screens instead of reading books or doing deep
A large group of students from all five high schools and several middle schools in Napa decided to leave their classrooms on Friday afternoon. They gathered at the corner of Trancas and Jefferson, where they joined a planned protest against U. S. immigration enforcement. The walkout began at 12:45 p
Lead pollution hurts barley plants in many ways. It slows growth, damages the photosynthetic machinery, and lowers key minerals like calcium and potassium. The plants also suffer from more cell damage, shown by higher levels of harmful molecules such as MDA and hydrogen peroxide. In a separate group
In a dental clinic that serves students, researchers looked at how age and gender influence gum disease. They collected data from patients who came for routine check‑ups or treatment. The goal was to see if older teens and young adults had different rates of gum problems compared with younger
Roblox, the popular game‑building platform, is now pulling more grown‑ups into its playground. The company’s chief executive told a finance show that people 18 and older are climbing the user ladder faster than any other group, with a jump of more than half again as fast from last year. That spike i
People often say they want to save more money when the calendar turns over. It’s a common wish, but saying it and doing it are two different things. Right after the holiday spending rush, before tax season and big travel plans, is a sweet spot to tidy up your finances. Start by looking at what you
