Measles cases are surging in the Southwest. West Texas is close to 200 cases, while New Mexico has seen a jump to 30 cases. Most of the affected are young, under 18, and unvaccinated. The outbreak in West Texas started late January. Since then, 198 people have been infected, and 23 have been hospit
Trump recently shook things up by hinting at stricter sanctions on Russia. He wants a ceasefire in Ukraine and a peace deal. He posted this on Truth Social. He said, "Russia is hitting Ukraine hard right now. I might impose big banking sanctions, tariffs, and more until a ceasefire and peace deal ar
The U. S. government has decided to create a special Bitcoin reserve. This move is all about securing a piece of the digital gold rush. Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, has a limited supply of 21 million coins. This scarcity makes it valuable, like gold. The U. S. already has some Bitcoin, but it
Vitamin A is found in many foods. It is a key nutrient for our bodies. But, did you know that it might affect your blood pressure? This is what scientists are trying to figure out. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a big health problem. It affects people all over the world. It is influe
The Department of Education is a big deal for students in the U. S. It's the federal agency that makes sure kids from kindergarten to high school get a good education. It also helps out with special education programs and tries to make schools better. Plus, it gives out Pell Grants and federal stude
Ever wondered why some workouts feel more effective than others? It turns out, the time of day you exercise and eat can make a big difference. Your body has an internal clock, called the circadian clock, that controls many of its processes. This clock can influence how your muscles respond to exerci
The White House has made a bold move into the world of cryptocurrency. The government is now holding onto a massive amount of Bitcoin and other digital tokens, all of which were seized during criminal or civil cases. This move, announced by David Sacks, the White House's point person for AI and cryp
In the middle of a high-profile court battle, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are asking for extra protection for their private messages with famous friends. They're worried that Justin Baldoni's team might leak these chats to the media. The couple is concerned that even if these messages aren't dire
The White House is buzzing with talk about a potential executive order to shut down the Department of Education. This news, first leaked by The Washington Post, has been making waves. The draft, labeled "pre-decisional, " was circulated on Wednesday and obtained by NPR. It directs the newly confirme
In the heart of Texas, a unique situation has arisen. A private school in Fort Worth, Mercy Culture Preparatory, has the lowest measles vaccination rate in the state. This school is connected to the Mercy Culture Church, and its pastor, Landon Schott, proudly shared this fact on social media. He pra
