A nasty email storm hit the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) recently. The messages were crude and packed with harsh words about the school. The subject line read, "We got hacked. " The email called UPenn names like "elitist" and "unmeritocratic. " It also made strong claims about the school's adm
Ever wondered why we like things that scare us? It's not just about the thrill. It's also about how our bodies and brains work. When something scares us, our bodies react. Our hearts beat faster. We sweat. Our muscles get tight. This is our body's way of getting ready to face danger or run away. Bu
In a quiet Ontario neighborhood, a routine traffic stop turned chaotic when an ICE officer fired shots at a moving vehicle. The incident, which happened around 6:30 a. m. on a Thursday, has sparked concerns about the use of force by federal agents. The driver, Carlos Jimenez, a 24-year-old U. S. cit
The Caribbean islands of Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba are dealing with major problems after Hurricane Melissa. This storm was very strong and caused a lot of damage. People are now working hard to clean up and help those in need. In Jamaica, the storm destroyed many homes and roads. People are living i
A man from Washington state, Taylor Taranto, recently got off with time served for a hoax threat near former President Barack Obama's home. This stunt happened two years ago and caused a huge law enforcement response, including a bomb squad and sniffer dogs. Taranto spent 22 months in a D. C. jail
Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction in Jamaica and Cuba. The storm was one of the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic. It caused severe damage to homes, roads, and buildings. In Jamaica, the western part of the country was hit the hardest. The storm flattened seaside communities, l
Brazil is taking a hard stance against organized crime. President Lula has just signed a tough new law. This law makes punishments stricter and gives law enforcement more tools to fight crime. The law targets people who get in the way of investigations or help criminal groups. It also protects judg
In Rio de Janeiro, a grim scene unfolded as families gathered at a morgue to identify loved ones killed during a violent police operation. This raid, targeting the Comando Vermelho gang, resulted in the deaths of at least 121 people, including four police officers. The operation, one of the deadlies
Lupus nephritis (LN) is a serious condition where lupus affects the kidneys. Doctors often use a medicine called prednisone to help. But, they're not sure if a higher starting dose works better than a lower one. A recent study looked at this question. It compared two groups of LN patients. One grou
The U. S. health chief has recently addressed concerns about Tylenol's potential link to autism. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the top health official, stated that current evidence does not definitively prove that Tylenol causes autism. However, he suggested that pregnant women should still be cautious wh
