A young child in Olmsted County has been diagnosed with measles, sparking concerns among health experts. The child, who is too young to have received the full course of vaccinations, had recently traveled abroad. This is a wake-up call for parents who may be hesitant about vaccines. Measles is no j
Women's soccer is growing fast, but it's still playing catch-up with the men's game. One big difference? Technology. Goal-line technology, to be exact. This tech helps referees make tough calls by showing if the ball fully crosses the line. It's used in men's soccer, but not in the Women's Champions
In China, robots are doing more than just taking over jobs. They might also be helping people live healthier lives. Researchers looked at how robots affect health, especially chronic diseases. They found that when more robots are used in a city, fewer people get chronic illnesses. The study used da
Shohei Ohtani had a night to remember. On October 17, he showed off his skills in a big way. He hit three home runs and pitched six strong innings. His team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, won 5-1 against the Milwaukee Brewers. This win sent them to the World Series. People are now talking about if this w
Staten Island women who are the main breadwinners in their families have a chance to get some extra cash for school or job training. The Soroptimist International of Staten Island is handing out grants to help these women reach their goals. The deadline to apply is November 15. The application can
A recent executive order has sparked concerns about the future of protests in the U. S. The order, titled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence, " seems to broaden the definition of domestic terrorism. This could lead to federal agencies investigating and prosecuting protes
The Trump administration has thrown its support behind a controversial mining road in Alaska's Ambler region, but is this really a good idea? The federal government has pledged $35. 6 million to Trilogy Metals, a Canadian company exploring the area. This investment is quite small for a mining compan
Mississippi is in for a rough ride this weekend. The National Weather Service has put the whole state on alert for severe weather. The main concern is strong winds that could cause damage. But there's also a chance of quick tornadoes and small hail. The storms are expected to start in the northwest
Scientists have found a way to make better filters for cleaning water. They used a common chemical found in oil called thiophene. This chemical was used to make a special kind of membrane. This membrane is like a super-fine sieve that can filter out tiny bits of dye from water. The best part? They m
People in the US are facing new problems when they buy things from other countries. This is because of changes in rules about taxes on imports, called tariffs. These changes are making it harder and more expensive to get packages from abroad. For example, someone in Alabama wanted to buy wine from
