The flu is spreading fast this year. A new strain of influenza A, called H3N2 subclade K, is making people sick. This strain spreads quickly and might be harder to fight off. Doctors are seeing more cases than usual, especially in kids. Hospitals are busy. In Massachusetts, many people are going to
The U. S. debt has reached a staggering $38. 5 trillion, which is more than the country's GDP. This means the government owes more than it makes in a year. The interest on this debt alone is over $1 trillion every year, which is more than what the U. S. spends on its military. Most of this debt is
Josh Shapiro, the current governor of Pennsylvania, has a huge amount of money for his upcoming election. He has $30 million, which is a new record for the state. This is a lot more than any other candidate has ever had before an election. Shapiro is a Democrat and he is running for his second term.
Protests have been happening in Iran for nine days now. They started because of money problems. The currency is losing value, and prices are going up. Rights groups say at least 25 people have died. More than 1, 000 people have been arrested. These protests are not as big as the ones in 2022-23. Th
Syracuse has always been a city of welcome, a place where people from all over the world come to build a better life. This is a city that has embraced diversity and offered new opportunities to those seeking a fresh start. But now, the city is at a crossroads. The federal government's aggressive imm
In a move that has sparked debate, Faustin-Archange Touadera has secured another term as the President of the Central African Republic. The election, held on December 28, saw Touadera gain a significant lead with 74. 6% of the votes. This is not his first win, but his third term, made possible by a
The flu is making a strong comeback this season. The CDC has labeled the 2025-26 flu season as "moderately severe. " This is a big jump from last year's numbers. So far, there have been at least 11 million illnesses, 120, 000 hospitalizations, and 5, 000 deaths. Last year, the numbers were much lowe
Medical schools produce many doctors yearly, but is their training enough? The current system relies heavily on textbooks and theory. However, real-life medical practice is far from a textbook scenario. Doctors need practical skills to handle patients effectively. The gap between theory and practic
In Kampala, Uganda, young refugees face big challenges when it comes to protecting themselves from HIV. A recent study looked at 330 young refugees aged 16 to 24. It found that only a small group, about one in five, used condoms regularly. But over half had access to HIV self-testing kits, and half
Iran is in the midst of serious trouble. Protests have been going on for nine days now. They started because the economy is in bad shape. People are upset about the falling value of their money and rising prices. The protests have spread to many parts of the country. Videos show people marching in
