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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Egypt's Sisi Turns Away From Trump

Cracking diplomatic trouble brews as Egypt and the U. S. hit a roadblock. Egypt says "No" to Trump's idea to let Palestinian refugees from Gaza into the Sinai. Cairo's Foreign Ministry strongly rejects the suggestion. Egypt puts out a warning, saying that the idea could cause chaos an

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

UFC Fighter's Controversial Comments Spark Outrage in sports

First off, there's some serious controversy brewing in the world of mixed martial arts. UFC president Dana White made a stand when he publicly criticized fighter Bryce Mitchell. Why? Because Mitchell came out with some jaw-dropping remarks about Adolf Hitler, praising him of all things! Not to menti

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Decade of Discovery: How a Journal Shaped the Fight Against Diseases

The world of medicine is constantly evolving, always striving to understand and combat infectious diseases. A decade ago, a journal was born to help in this mission. It was designed to be a beacon of excellence, a place where scientists could share their cutting-edge research and findings. Infecti

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Citrus Greening: Innovative Pesticide Receives a Boost

Firstly, there is a new weapon in the fight against citrus greening disease. But what? Do you know that scientists have figured out a way to make a special kind of pesticide even better and more deadly to a tiny bug that spreads this disease. The goal was to create a one-punch combo to wipe out

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

The Shifting Ground in Gaza: A Refugee Crisis

A major change has hit the ground in Gaza. Israel has taken a hard stance. It has decided to not play nice with the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA. An Israeli diplomat, Danny Danon, announced that Israel will no longer work with the UNRWA. They want the UN agency to shut d

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer With Beams: Uganda's Journey in Radiation Therapy

In Uganda, the journey of radiation therapy has been one with ups and downs. In the late 1980's, the first step was to introduce radiation treatment units. This was the start of something big in Uganda. These units were used to figure out the best radiation doses for patie

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Jan 30 2025OPINION

Fighting Hate: The Real Way to Challenge Antisemitism

When Donald Trump became president, many American Jews felt uneasy. They worried about what his presidency would mean for their safety and security. His talk about a mysterious corrupt elite and his right-hand man, Elon Musk, performing what looked like two Nazi salutes at a victory ceremony didn't

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

'Swindlers Stolen Fortune Scheme

A Florida man, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, now 30, was recently brought from the Dominican Republic to New York City to face severe charges. He was part of a group that tricked big organizations and government bodies. The group created fake companies and bank accounts to steal money. This crime grou

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Jan 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Fun Things to do in Kingston when it's chilly!

So, February 2025 is here! The cold weather is settling in, but don't let that stop you from having fun and learning and exploring. There are plenty of opportunities both indoors and outdoors to make the most of the longer days. It's important to remember that winter is a season for activities that

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Fingernail Tests and Radiation Measurement Challenges

First thing to know, Science needs a way to measure the exposure to radiation. This is important to decide on medical treatments. One way to do this is by using fingernails, they can hold the signs of radiation for a long time. This is called ESR. It is a great idea because it’s easy to get fingerna

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