A man from Sterling is in hot water. Harley Canas, 26, has been charged with hurting a 5-year-old child. This isn't his first run-in with the law. He's already facing charges for two other violent incidents. The latest charges include aggravated domestic battery and endangering a child. These charg
In a significant move, France's Senate is poised to give the final nod to a bill that redefines rape and sexual assault as any act without clear consent. This shift comes on the heels of a high-profile trial that sent shockwaves through the nation and put a spotlight on Gisèle Pelicot, whose story b
Oregon has a powerful tool to fight gun violence, but not everyone is using it. In 2017, the state passed a law that lets police or family members ask a court to temporarily stop someone from accessing guns if they're a danger to themselves or others. This is called an extreme risk protection order,
Barclays is stepping up its game in America. The bank just bought Best Egg, a company that gives out personal loans, for a cool $800 million. This isn't just a small move. It's a big deal for Barclays. They want to grow their presence in the U. S. beyond just credit cards. They're diving into the wo
Polio eradication has been a long, winding road. Back in 1988, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) set an ambitious goal. By 2000, they aimed to wipe out polio. They didn't quite make it, but progress was still impressive. By 2014, only three countries—Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan—w
The number of autism diagnoses has been on the rise. Today, about one in 34 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a big change from the 1960s, when only one in 10, 000 children received an autism diagnosis. Several factors have contributed to this i
Technology is changing how we care for older adults. One exciting development is digital health twins (DHTs). These are virtual copies of real people. They can help doctors and nurses take better care of older adults. But, like any new technology, there are challenges. First, there are ethical conc
Texas is making waves by suing the companies behind Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue. The state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, claims these companies have been misleading pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol. He says they've known about possible risks but kept quiet to keep making money.
Theme parks are like sports teams, and every year, there's a big report that shows which ones are scoring the most points. The report is called the TEA Experience Index, and it counts how many people visit the top theme parks around the world. Disney is like the superstar team, winning most of the
In a move to boost their market presence, Huntington Bancshares has decided to acquire Cadence Bank. This isn't just any deal; it's a massive $7. 4 billion all-stock agreement. Why are they doing this? Well, regional banks like Huntington are feeling the pressure to grow and compete with the big sho
