A tragic shooting in Indian River County left two people dead and a community searching for answers. The shooter, David Halberstam, had a history of concerning behavior that raised questions about how he slipped through the cracks. Sheriff Eric Flowers clarified that Halberstam was not on their age
In Parma, Ohio, police had a busy week dealing with various crimes. On November 24, a Shell gas station on State Road was hit by thieves. The crooks broke in and made off with over $2, 000 worth of vapes. No one saw who did it, and the cops are still looking for clues. Just a few days earlier, on N
Lameness in sheep is a big problem. It hurts the animals and costs farmers money. A big study in the UK once asked farmers lots of questions. They found 20 things that might cause lameness. But now, some people think those results might not be totally right. The issue is that the way they looke
The CDC has recently made a significant update to the childhood vaccination schedule. They decided to stop recommending that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine right after birth. This change comes after a federal advisory panel suggested it. Why did they make this change? Well, they looked at
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shifted its stance on hepatitis B vaccines for newborns. Instead of universally recommending the vaccine at birth, the CDC now suggests that mothers who test negative for the virus should discuss with their healthcare providers about delaying
A new flu strain is causing a surge in illnesses earlier than usual, and it's hitting hard. This year, the influenza A H3N2, specifically the K variant, is spreading quickly across the globe and in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an 8. 1% increase in positi
Ever noticed someone who seems a bit too obsessed with eating healthy? They might be struggling with orthorexia, an eating disorder that's becoming more common. This condition involves an unhealthy fixation on consuming only "healthy" foods, which can lead to serious problems. People with orthorexi
In the early hours of Sunday, Brown University students finally received some relief. After spending over 13 hours in lockdown, they were told that a suspect had been taken into custody. This news came after a horrifying campus shooting on Saturday that left two students dead and nine others injured
In Los Angeles County, a sneaky virus is making a comeback. Health officials have noticed a sharp increase in norovirus cases. They found this out by checking wastewater, which is like a virus detective tool. The numbers are worrying: a 154% jump in the city and over 250% in the county. This virus
Stanford's football team has some big changes coming up for the 2026 season. The ACC, which Stanford joined a couple of years ago, has decided to play nine conference games instead of the usual eight. This means Stanford and 11 other ACC teams will have a busier schedule. The other five teams will h
