The first year after birth is packed with motor milestones, especially for babies born a few weeks early. One skill that develops later is segmental trunk control—the ability to keep the torso steady while standing or moving. Researchers tracked 76 preterm infants from 8 to 13 months, asking parents
This summer, New York City is preparing for a double dose of excitement: the FIFA World Cup and the NBA Finals. While fans look forward to the games, the head of the police department sees a mix of challenges ahead. The NYPD expects a much higher risk level than usual, partly because hundreds of tho
Testing new cancer drugs is tough because tumors often stop responding to treatment. Lab dishes with cancer cells and animal tests don’t always predict what will happen in real patients. These methods don’t mimic how tumors grow or interact with their surroundings well enough. Lab dishes are too sim
A court ruling on Monday put the brakes on a plan to kick Boulder’s National Center for Atmospheric Research out of its role at the supercomputer center in Cheyenne. The judge said the National Science Foundation can’t strip NCAR or its parent body of access to computers, money, or projects tied to
A Lexington woman recently received a five-year federal prison sentence for being involved in a drug deal where she also provided a firearm. Federal records show she was sentenced by a U. S. District Judge for her role in the incident. After her prison term, she will be under court supervision for f
The Strait of Magellan has long been known for its icy winds and epic sailing stories, but now it’s making headlines for a different reason. Criminal gangs are quietly turning this remote Chilean waterway into a smuggling highway, bypassing tighter checks elsewhere. Unlike the Panama Canal, which fa
Having your purse stolen while out with friends is more than just an inconvenience—it can derail your day and lead to weeks of hassle. Cathy learned this the hard way when her bag vanished during a meal, taking her wallet, keys, and ID along with it. Replacing cards, locks, and documents isn’t just
The FBI wrapped up a major three-month crackdown called Operation Spring Cleaning, pulling together federal and local teams to tackle gang violence, drug trafficking, and illegal weapons. The goal? To hit hard before summer, when crime often spikes. In the end, they arrested over 1, 100 people, seiz
Fixing a hole in the skull after an injury or stroke is usually straightforward, but sometimes things go wrong. Most problems come from infections or mismatched parts. Yet sometimes, the material itself moves out of place or even cracks under pressure. This is rare but serious. Most surgical repairs
Kurt Russell has spent over four decades proving a point to skeptics who thought he was walking away from fame forever when he left Los Angeles for Colorado. In the 1980s, the entertainment world saw his move as a risky career move. Many told him it was over, that stepping away from Hollywood meant
