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Jun 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Texas Faces New Wave of Screwworm Threat After Fresh Cases

Texas is dealing with a growing problem after three more animals turned out to be infected with New World screwworm. This brings the total number of cases in the state to 15. The latest update came from the Department of Agriculture, which shared the news on social media. These new cases emerged nea

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

Forensic workers after a plane crash: the unseen struggles

Nine months after the Jeju Air crash in Muan that killed 179 people, a new study turns attention to the mental health of the forensic investigators who worked on the scene. These workers spent weeks identifying bodies and collecting evidence in the wreckage. Experts have long warned that jobs like t

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Texas Fights a Creeping Parasite Threat

Two more animals in Texas have tested positive for New World screwworm, a fly larva that feeds on living flesh. A week after the first case in decades showed up near the Mexican border, officials confirmed a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County now carry the parasite. Unlike common fl

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Jun 07 2026OPINION

Helping Older Homeless Veterans Get Back on Their Feet

The problem of aging veterans losing their homes is growing fast. Many who served in the late 1970s and early 1980s now struggle with PTSD, substance issues, and weak support systems. A shortage of affordable housing and health care access makes things worse. Without stable shelter, these veterans f

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Jun 05 2026FINANCE

Fort Technology Gets Green Light for Nasdaq Debut While Keeping TSX Presence

A company called Fort Technology just got the nod to join the Nasdaq stock exchange, but it's not leaving its current home on the TSX Venture Exchange. Starting June 8, Fort's shares will trade under the symbol "FRTT" on Nasdaq while still showing up as "FORT" on the TSX. This dual-listing move coul

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

A $25 Million Hamptons Home: Legal Drama and a New Start

A former New York socialite is putting her Bridgehampton mansion on the market for $25 million after a tangled legal battle over a $3. 5 million mortgage she never paid. The house sits on seven acres and was once valued between $12 and $18 million, but the owner’s lender bought it at a Zoom auction

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May 23 2026HEALTH

When doctors struggle to spot child abuse signs

Every year, millions of children worldwide face a hidden crisis—sexual abuse—but spotting it isn’t always straightforward. Doctors often meet young patients with unusual marks or discomfort in private areas, situations that might look like abuse at first glance. Yet many of these cases turn out to b

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Yanic Truesdale steps into the spotlight with new support

Canadian actor Yanic Truesdale has spent years shaping characters on screen, from small-town charm in “Gilmore Girls” to slick charm in “Eloise” beside Ryan Reynolds. Now he’s welcoming fresh backing through Mainstay Entertainment, a management team that started in 2017 and already counts big names

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Digital Support Helps Teens Overcome PTSD in Living Homes

The challenge of moving therapy out of the clinic into everyday life is real for people with PTSD. When treatment ends, many find it hard to keep using the skills they learned. A new idea is trying to fix that gap by adding a digital app called Radius Grow into the daily routine of a psychiatric

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May 09 2026WEATHER

Pollen in the Air: How Dry Weather Hits South Carolina

South Carolina is dealing with a tough weather mix. The state is still in severe to extreme drought, and the dry air keeps pollen from washing away. Warm temperatures and steady breezes let pollen stay airborne longer, making allergies worse for many residents. When rain is scarce, trees and grasse

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