The McHenry Recreation Center is struggling to regain its pre-pandemic popularity. The city is considering hiring outside experts to help figure out how to attract more members and make the center more financially stable. The center's director, Bill Hobson, admits that marketing isn't his team's st
Percy Manson, a Kenner native, has spent his career connecting finance and community growth. After nearly ten years as a commercial banker, he joined Hope Credit Union as a senior vice president. His role focuses on expanding opportunities in overlooked neighborhoods. Hope Credit Union, established
Smell books have been around since the 1970s, but not many people have studied how they change as kids grow up. These books mix words, pictures, and smells to make reading more fun. A recent study looked at 334 of these books to see how the smells and words change for different ages. For little kid
Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol, is making waves in the crypto world. The project is on the brink of a significant milestone, with funding approaching $20 million. This surge in interest comes as the team wraps up Roadmap Phase 2, setting the stage for the proj
Large Language Models (LLMs) are like super-smart robots that can chat, write, and even create stories. But sometimes, they make stuff up. It's like asking a friend for directions, and they send you to a place that doesn't exist. To fix this, scientists have come up with a clever idea: they combine
James Sherrod, a dedicated leader in Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 63. He was known for his work as the executive director of the Martin Luther King Center, a role he held since 2008. Sherrod was a driving force behind the revitalization of Erie's west bayfront neighborhoods. He coll
Max Dowman has been shining for Arsenal's youth teams and England's junior squads. His skills and dedication have not gone unnoticed. However, breaking into the first team is a tough nut to crack. The senior squad is packed with talent. Even when he gets a chance to play, it's often when the game i
Rancho Cordova is expanding quickly. New houses are being built, and new families are moving in. But there's a problem. The city doesn't have enough places for kids to play and families to spend time together. Right now, there aren't many options. Peek-a-Boo Factory is one of the few new places tryi
Early life experiences and surroundings play a big role in how a child's brain grows. Two key factors are being born too early and the family's social and economic status. Researchers wanted to see how these factors affect the brain's white matter, which is crucial for communication between brain ce
In Malaysia, teachers are doing some amazing things to help young kids grow stronger and more in control of their feelings. They focus on children between 4 and 6 years old. These teachers use ideas from famous thinkers like Vygotsky and Bronfenbrenner to guide their work. They talk to seven experie
