A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester
People grow up in one of three ways when it comes to sex: open, shameful or silent. In the first type, parents treat sex as normal and give clear answers. The second treats it as taboo, hiding the topic and making people feel guilty. The third simply never talks about it, leaving adults unsure how t
The number that makes circles perfect is more than a math trick. It shows up in rockets, tiny droplets, and even in the way we measure time on Pi Day. Every March 14th people mark the first three digits of this endless constant, 3. 14159, with pies and parades. The day began in 1988 at a scienc
The first month of 2026 saw a modest rise in consumer prices, according to the Federal Reserve’s favored measure. Prices went up by 0. 3 percent from December, and when compared to last year the jump was 2. 8 percent. Even after removing food and energy, core inflation hit 0. 4 percent monthly and 3
Zelensky criticises the United States for easing sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it gives Moscow extra money to fund its war in Ukraine. The U. S. President granted a 30‑day waiver that lets nations buy Russian oil stuck at sea, hoping to calm rising fuel prices worldwide. Ukraine’s leader s
The death of a well‑known actor at 48 from colon cancer has highlighted a worrying rise in the disease among people under 50. Researchers at two Texas universities have found that tumors in younger patients grow in tissues that feel firmer than normal. This stiffness is linked to changes in collagen
People are lining up at colorful “drip bars” across the state, paying $200 to $600 for vitamin infusions that promise quick recovery from a hangover, clearer skin, or better focus. A 34‑year‑old lawyer who usually caught two colds a year says the experience helped him stop getting sick altogether. T
Cuban leaders have opened a conversation with Washington, a first step after years of tension. President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said the meetings aimed to tackle the growing power crisis and other differences between the two nations. He did not give details, but the timing suggests a response to the isla
Kentucky’s basketball team is back in the spotlight as it faces Florida once more, this time for a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Gators have already beaten the Wildcats twice this season, so many fans wonder if fatigue or past experience will tilt the balance. Kentucky has had a hard ro
The Baltimore Ravens pulled back a deal that had moved defensive lineman Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, citing concerns raised during a medical evaluation. The trade had been announced earlier in the week, with Baltimore offering first‑round draft picks for 2026 and 2027. But a second look
