Mid-Missouri is experiencing something unusual this year. As the weather gets colder, people usually expect more flu cases. But that's not happening right now. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported only 348 flu cases across the state from November 16-22. That's considered lo
The world is getting older, and cities need to change to keep up. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been pushing for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) to make sure older adults have what they need in their neighborhoods. This includes things like safe sidewalks, easy-to-use public tra
The 2026 World Cup draw is more than just a random selection. It's a complex process with many rules and exceptions. The draw will take place on December 5th in Washington. It will be hosted by Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart, and Danny Ramirez. Before the draw, there will be performances by Andrea Bocelli,
Kids in hospitals sometimes have heartbeats that are too slow. This can lead to serious trouble. Doctors have been trying different things to help. But, there's still a lot they don't know. A big look at past studies was done. They wanted to see what works best for kids with slow heartbeats and oth
Getting and holding onto a job is super important for people's money, social life, and feeling part of society. This review looks at what helps or makes it harder for workers over 50 to find and keep jobs. It checked out 244 studies and reports. The review used a theory called Human Ecology Theory.
The world of family vlogging is not as innocent as it seems. Behind the polished videos and smiling faces, there can be a dark reality. This is especially true for the Franke family, whose story is told in the documentary "Devil in the Family. " The documentary shows how Ruby Franke, a popular Mormo
Charles Shay, a brave Native American veteran, recently passed away at his home in France. He was 101 years old. Shay, a member of the Penobscot tribe from Maine, is remembered for his heroic actions on D-Day, where he saved many lives as a medic. He received the Silver Star for his bravery and Fran
Des Moines is getting ready for a serious cold snap. The Extreme Temperature Plan was turned on early Sunday, November 30. The weather is expected to be so cold that it might break records from the 1800s. Iowa could be the coldest state in the country early on December 4. The National Weather Servi
The World Cup draw is set to be a star-studded event. Kevin Hart and Heidi Klum will co-host the show. They will be at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D. C. This is not the first time Klum has hosted such an event. She also did it back in 2006 in Germany. The event will feature some big names in
Manchester United is gearing up for a big January transfer window. They're ready to sell some players to buy a new midfielder. Four players are on the list: Kobbie Mainoo, Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, and Tyrell Malacia. Mainoo is young and talented, but he hasn't been playing much lately. The cl
