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
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
The Boeing 777 has sold more than any other twin‑jet, but its biggest model, the 777‑300ER, uses an engine that is huge and very powerful. The engine, a GE90‑115B, can push the plane with 115, 300 pounds of thrust. That is more than any other engine on a commercial jet that flies today. Airbus answ
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
Analysts are pointing the finger at three tech names that could climb higher. The first is a Japanese chipmaker whose shares last traded around $449 and now have a target of about ¥70, 800. The second is a leading maker of automotive micro‑controllers whose price target sits near ¥3, 300 after a rec
The state is now led by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a former congresswoman who has shown a strong record on the environment. Her first task is to step into the role of climate champion left by her predecessor, especially as New Jersey faces a mix of development pressures and natural threats. The last ye
John Sandweg, who once led ICE during the Obama years, told a TV program that Minneapolis had become too wild for agents to do their job. He said the city was “crazy, ” with ICE officers being chased by crowds, whistles blaring and everyone shouting. In that setting, enforcement is impossible. Sand
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
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
