Alzheimer’s isn’t just about memory loss—it’s a slow shutdown of the brain’s wiring. For years, scientists have tried to fix this by sending treatments directly to the brain, but the organ’s defenses make it nearly impossible. The tricky part? Most drugs can’t cross the brain’s protective barrier, w
Prom night and graduation season are exciting times for high schoolers, filled with celebrations and memorable moments. But these events can turn tragic when alcohol and cars mix. In one sad case, a 17-year-old driver lost control after drinking at a party and crashed, taking a life. The investigati
Georgia Tech is turning student housing into a temporary home for World Cup visitors this summer. Instead of booking a hotel, soccer fans can rent a single room in a shared apartment near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The program, called Soccer Stays GT Summer Lodging, opens dorm-style living to the public
Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now
A fatal shooting in Shreveport left eight children between the ages of three and eleven dead. The shooter, who was killed by police during a chase, turned out to be the children's father. Police report that he also injured two other adults, including the children's mother. While investigating the ca
A well-known political planner recently suggested the Democratic Party should quietly reshape America’s government if they gain full control in 2028. His plan? Add two new states and expand the Supreme Court, all without public debate. This idea seems to ignore a basic rule in democracy: big changes
A recent decision in Montana lets people who identify as transgender or nonbinary keep changing the sex label on their ID cards while a legal fight over the state’s rules continues. The judges said that treating gender identity differently from biological sex is a form of sex discrimination and that
The idea of “Mindful Equity” suggests that fairness should be built into every step of policy making, not added later as a nice touch. In Canada, many health and social plans still treat equity as an afterthought, putting it on the side instead of making it a core driver. This approach is often symb
Ashley Graham, known for her runway work and outspoken support of body positivity, will appear briefly in the upcoming sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada, ” scheduled for release on May 1. The announcement came during a recent industry gathering where she and her agent, Natasha Bolouki, discussed the
In the United States, drawing lines on a map can decide who wins elections. This practice has been around for more than two hundred years. It began with a governor who signed a bill that made one party’s chances better than the other’s. The map looked oddly shaped, like a salamander, and people star
