Salish Kootenai College has secured a significant grant to enhance its STEM programs. This funding is a big deal because it supports education in science, technology, engineering, and math for Native American students. The college is located on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. This is a p
Poor countries are in a tough spot. They used to get a lot of money from richer nations to help with health, education, and fighting climate change. But now, that money is disappearing. The US has almost stopped giving aid. The UK is cutting back. Other countries are doing the same. This is a big de
In northern Virginia, Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is now focused on closing down the Community Business Partnership, a non-profit she once helped run as finance director. This organization, which has been around for nearly 30 years, is shutting its doors at the end of December. The reason? The Trump a
October 31st, Halloween, is not just about spooky costumes and candy. It's also a day when many famous faces celebrate their birthdays. From actors to musicians, this day has seen the birth of some truly remarkable people. Let's start with the older generation. Deidre Hall, known for her role as a
Chicago has a new plan to keep its public transport running smoothly. The idea is to use money that is already being collected, instead of asking people to pay more in taxes. This plan is expected to bring in about $1. 5 billion every year. Most of this money will come from sales tax on fuel and som
A Maine Senate candidate, Graham Platner, is going through some big changes in his team. His finance director, Holmes, recently left. Holmes had worked on other political campaigns before, like those of Chris Swanson and Rep. Josh Riley. Platner's campaign has been doing well with money. They raise
The government shutdown is causing a lot of trouble, but the White House is trying to make sure troops still get paid. They found money in different places to cover the paychecks. One big chunk came from a fund meant for research and development. They also took some from a fund for buying supplies a
Franklin D. Roosevelt once spoke about "new frontiers of the mind. " He believed that exploring these frontiers could lead to a better life for everyone. This idea was part of a report called "Science, the Endless Frontier. " It was written by Vannevar Bush and sent to President Truman. But guess wh
Scientists have found a clever way to create special molecules called organoselenium compounds. These molecules are useful in medicine, materials, and biochemistry. The problem is that making them often requires tough conditions and doesn't work with many types of molecules. So, finding a better way
In the world of gut health, tiny cells called ILC2s play a big role in healing. These cells are like the gut's repair crew, but in people with ulcerative colitis (UC), they're not working right. Why? Because their internal protein-making process is messed up. This process is like a quality control s
