After years of steering Thomas Jefferson's Science Olympiad team to victory, Rich Bender and Carol Haller have stepped down. Their retirement means more free time, but it also leaves a big gap in the world of middle school science competition. They've been the brains behind 31 straight state titles
Fans are buzzing about Jon Jones' possible retirement after his UFC 309 bout against Stipe Miocic. At 37 years old, Jones has already made a massive impact on the sport, becoming the youngest UFC champion ever. With a stellar record and no losses in 16 years, it wouldn't be surprising if he decides
In California, a man named Samuel Woodward, now 27, has been sentenced to life in prison. His crime? Killing a young college student named Blaze Bernstein. Blaze was a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, known for his kindness and openness about his sexuality and religion. Samuel Woodward w
Did you know that since 2017, over 480 people with military backgrounds have been linked to extremist crimes? Most famous, perhaps, is the role played by some 230 individuals with military ties in the January 6, 2021 insurrection. These numbers, while a tiny fraction of the overall military populati
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, has sparked concern among experts due to his extreme right views and activism on social media. Hegseth, who has joined the army but has no government experience, has shown extreme ideas through his tattoos, social media posts, and books. Ex
It’s been a whirlwind week in Hollywood! From glamorous movie premieres to relaxed days out, our favorite stars have been all over the place. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were busy jet-setting for the premiere of their new film, "Wicked. " They dressed to impress by matching their red carpet look
Meet a 64-year-old man who had a rough time with kidney cancer. Doctors decided to remove his whole kidney through a surgery called radical nephrectomy. This guy also had type 2 diabetes and was quite overweight. After the surgery, he agreed to change his lifestyle big time. For a whole year, he fol
Hemodialysis patients often face a heart condition called left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). This is where the left ventricle of the heart gets thickened and enlarged. One potential culprit could be indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), a toxin that builds up in patients with kidney issues like those on hemo
Imagine you're trying to measure how much education people have gotten over time. Up until now, many researchers have just lumped people into groups, like "some high school" or "college degree. " But that can lose important details about how much education someone really has. This new study brings a
Donald Trump, who will soon begin his second term as president, has decided to fill key positions in the US Justice Department with his criminal defense lawyers. Todd Blanche, one of his lawyers, has been chosen as the deputy attorney general. His role will include managing daily functions of the de
