In a rare and unfortunate event, a person in Washington state has passed away after contracting the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. This is believed to be the first confirmed human case of this particular virus. The individual, who lived in Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with pre-existing h
Fibra Next, a Mexican real estate investment trust, recently attempted to raise funds by selling shares. The goal was to collect around 10 billion Mexican pesos, but they only managed to secure about $400 million. This is less than what they initially aimed for. The company planned to sell 100 mill
"The Black Phone" is a scary movie that came out in 2021. It stars Ethan Hawke as The Grabber, a creepy masked killer. The movie is based on a short story by Joe Hill, who is the son of famous horror writer Stephen King. The story is about a boy named Finney who is kidnapped by The Grabber and trapp
High school sports have been facing a big problem: not enough referees. But two young guys are stepping up to fill the gap. Daniel, 21, and Casey, 18, are in their second year of calling basketball games in the San Fernando Valley. Casey played ball at Monroe High and knew right away he wanted to b
Wisconsin's public schools are facing a funding crunch for special education. The state is only covering 35% of the costs, way less than the 42% promised in the budget. This drop happened because schools spent more on special education than the state expected. Advocates are worried. They say this f
A recent study in Sweden tracked over two million women under 50 for more than a decade. It found that hormonal birth control is generally safe, but some types might slightly increase breast cancer risk. The risk is small and short-term, highest during use and fading after stopping. The study showe
The Charlotte Hornets have some good news to share. Brandon Miller, their talented forward, is back in action after a long break. He had been out since late October because of a shoulder injury. Fans were worried he might miss the rest of the season, but now he's practicing again. Miller is the sec
November 16th birthdays might find the rest of the month a bit of a mixed bag. There could be chances for real growth, but also some frustrations to deal with. It's important to think things through before making big decisions. December could bring lots of good stuff: quality time with loved ones, p
Braden Thornberry had a fantastic finish to his 2024 season. He won the Korn Ferry Tour Championship and secured a spot on the PGA Tour for 2025. But his biggest achievement wasn't on the golf course. He got married to Grace McClanahan, his longtime partner, just before his rookie season. The weddi
Menopause can be tough, bringing on hot flashes, night sweats, and other uncomfortable symptoms. For some women, hormone therapy isn't an option due to health risks or personal choices. But there are other ways to find relief. Lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Moving your body more can h
