The University of Idaho is making a bold move to tackle wildfires with a $1. 4 million boost from the National Science Foundation. This cash injection will fund nine new doctoral researchers, who will dive into the science of fire physics, mitigation, and forest regeneration. The goal? To make rural
A man named Ethan Nieneker, 32, is accused of a shooting in a Target parking lot in North Austin. He is said to have mental health problems. The shooting happened on Monday near Ohlen Road. Three people died, and one was hurt but not by the shooting. The police have not said why this happened. Nien
Maggie Brown, a recent graduate from Lincoln-Way East, has done something remarkable. She earned the Girl Scouts' highest honor, the Gold Award, for a project that supports teens with mental health challenges. Her journey started when she was just seven years old, joining Girl Scouts and enjoying ad
In Israel, a group of 34 peer support specialists shared their thoughts on how spirituality plays a part in helping people recover from mental health issues. These specialists, who have personal experience with mental health challenges, use their own stories to help others. They believe that connect
In Bangladesh, many adults face mental health issues but do not seek treatment. This leaves a big gap in care. A recent study looked into why this happens. It found that several factors play a role in whether someone gets help or not. First, people might not know where to go for help. Mental health
In the U. S. , people in rural areas often struggle more with mental health and find it harder to get help than those in cities. Churches can play a big role in filling this gap. A recent study looked at how different churches in rural, urban, and suburban areas support mental health. The study gat
In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a small Native American tribe is making big waves. The Miccosukee Tribe, with fewer than a thousand members, recently won a temporary court victory against the Trump administration. The dispute revolves around a migrant detention center, humorously nicknamed "
In a surprising turn of events, a judge has put a temporary stop to the construction of a controversial detention center in the middle of the Everglades. The center, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" is facing legal challenges from environmental groups. They argue that the project skipped important
Pests can be a real headache, but using cruel traps or harmful chemicals isn't the only way to deal with them. There are smarter, kinder methods that work just as well. First, let's talk about those sticky tape bands people use to keep pests off trees. They might stop some bugs, but they also catch
A massive search is underway in Montana for a man accused of a deadly bar shooting. Michael Paul Brown, a former soldier, is suspected of killing four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda. The search has been going on for five days, with over 35 law enforcement agencies involved. The governor of Monta
