A beloved sports center in Hingham, MA, is now a pile of rubble after a massive fire. The South Shore Sports Center, a place where kids played, learned, and grew for 25 years, is likely gone for good. The fire started late Wednesday night, around 11 p. m. , just as the staff was leaving for the day.
The LGBTQ+ community faces higher rates of substance use compared to their straight peers. This isn't a coincidence. The extra pressure of being a minority in society, known as minority stress, plays a huge role. This stress can negatively affect mental health and disrupt the body's natural stress r
Mexico's struggle with violence is not a new story. It's a complex issue that's been going on for years. The problem is not just about crime rates. It's about certain areas becoming hotspots for violence. These places, called necro-spaces, are controlled by different groups. Think of them as territo
Crime-fighting tools are getting a tech upgrade. Sensors are stepping into the spotlight, offering a faster, cheaper way to tackle crime. But there's a catch. Current sensors have some big problems. They're pricey, tricky to use, and need experts to make sense of the results. Researchers have been
In the US, many people are at risk of losing their health insurance, especially those on Medicaid. This issue, known as insurance churn, has been a problem for a while. Even after the Affordable Care Act helped more people get coverage, the risk of losing insurance is still high. The COVID-19 pande
Landman is gearing up for its second season, and it's bringing some fresh faces along with it. Stefania Spampinato, known to many as Dr. Carina DeLuca-Bishop from Grey's Anatomy, is joining the cast. She'll be playing the wife of Andy Garcia's character, Gallino, a drug cartel kingpin. This addition
In Taiwan, esophageal cancer is a serious health issue. It's tough to treat and often has poor outcomes. Scientists are now looking into how certain chemicals in our environment might play a role in causing this disease. One group of chemicals, called organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs), has ca
Nike is feeling the heat from U. S. trade policies. The sportswear giant warns that tariffs could add a cool $1 billion to its costs this year. To soften the blow, Nike plans to cut back on making its products in China. This shift is a big deal because China currently makes about 16% of Nike's shoes
Nike's stock price surged after the company shared its fiscal fourth-quarter results. The sportswear leader saw a 12% drop in revenue compared to last year, but it still managed to exceed what analysts had predicted. The company's profit also took a hit, falling to $211 million from $1. 5 billion th
Senators in the US are finally getting a classified briefing about the recent strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, but not without some drama. The White House had to push back the original schedule, which has Democrats pretty upset. They say the administration is keeping them in the dark, especially sin
