The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made a big change. They now allow young women to start their missionary work at 18, just like young men. This change happened right away. The church said that young women can begin their missions after finishing high school. Many young women are excited about this. At Brigham Young University, students like Kate Be...
In St. Paul, the city council has made a decision that might affect how people remember their loved ones. They've banned cryptocurrency kiosks, which might seem unrelated, but it's a sign of how technology is changing even our most traditional practices. When someone passes away, families often want to share their loved one's story. In St. Paul, this can be done thr...
A young life was tragically cut short on a family cruise. Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old from Titusville, Florida, was found lifeless under a bed on the Carnival Horizon on November 8. She was wrapped in a blanket and covered by life vests. Early signs point to asphyxiation, possibly from a bar hold—a move where an arm is used to restrict someone's neck. Two bruises on ...
Arch Manning, the young quarterback from Texas, made a big splash in the game against Arkansas. He did something special. He scored touchdowns in three different ways. He caught a pass, ran for a score, and threw a long touchdown pass. This was a big deal because it showed how talented he is. First, Manning caught a pass for a touchdown. This was his first catch in ...
New Yorkers are known for their skepticism, so when Zohran Mamdani, the city's new mayor-elect, had a surprisingly friendly chat with President Donald Trump, people took notice but kept their expectations in check. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won big in the recent election, taking every borough except Staten Island. His victory speech was all about ...
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, recently shared her heartbreaking journey with cancer. At just 35 years old, she revealed that she has less than a year to live. This news came shortly after she welcomed her second child, a baby girl, in May 2024. Doctors first noticed something was wrong when her white blood cell count seem...
A night of celebration turned into a scene of panic and violence in downtown Chicago. After the Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park, gunshots rang out near the Chicago Theater. Seven teenagers were hurt in the chaos, with injuries ranging from leg wounds to grazes on their stomachs and thighs. Some were rushed to nearby hospitals, but thankfully, none of the i...
Aaron Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, has made a big change. He and his wife, Lauren, have moved to Paris with their two kids. This decision came after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The fires caused a lot of damage and loss of life. It seems the fires were the final push for the family to leave. The actor shared that they sold their house in Lo...
The Bay Area is seeing a rise in threats against local leaders. In October, someone was charged with sending hate-filled emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails included violent language and racial slurs. They even threatened to harm police officers and other officials. This isn't an isolated incident. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a law t...
Young people with autism who get into trouble with the law often end up in juvenile correctional facilities. These places aim to help teens rejoin society through education, counseling, and skill-building programs. However, they often struggle to meet the unique needs of autistic teens. This leads to poor outcomes for these youth. It makes it harder for them to succ...