The 25th Amendment, added to the Constitution in 1967, was meant to fix a big hole in the rules about who takes over if the president can’t do the job. Before 1967, the vice presidency stayed empty for years at a time—sometimes because the VP died, resigned, or became president themselves. That’s wh
Nearly two-thirds of American fourth graders can't read well enough for their grade level, and this isn't just a classroom problem. Kids who struggle with reading often end up in hospital emergency rooms more often, have fewer job opportunities, and face higher chances of ending up in legal trouble
A few years ago, crypto promised big rewards for people willing to take on extra risks. The idea was simple: lock up your digital coins in lending platforms and earn more than your bank would give you. That deal no longer exists. Today, the top DeFi lending platform Aave offers less than 2% yearly
When the lower bone of the ankle gets a crack but stays in place, doctors often say rest is enough. Yet some people still end up with pain months later or even years. This surprise happens because every ankle behaves differently. A fresh way of sorting these injuries shows that soft-tissue damage—no
In many back surgeries, patients end up taking strong painkillers for days after the operation. This can be risky especially for those who already use opioids regularly. One new approach involves giving patients a small dose of ketamine during surgery instead of relying only on usual pain medicines.
What if the world ended quietly, not with fire but with a virus? A young scientist survives while millions die. Alone but alive, he wanders streets emptied of people, only to find others—but most are broken by loss. Together they form a small group, trying to rebuild. But rebuilding what, exactly?
Starting May 23, anyone heading to the new Obama Presidential Center can skip the transfers and take a direct ride. The CTA’s popular express bus route #10, which usually zooms from downtown to the Museum of Science and Industry, will now stretch an extra mile south to serve the center. What used to
The White House's 2027 budget plan proposes slashing NASA's science funding by nearly half, putting over 50 missions at risk. This includes active spacecraft like Juno, which has studied Jupiter for nearly ten years, and New Horizons, which explored Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Even missions that just
Alabama now hosts the nation’s leading healthcare management graduate program, based on a respected annual review. The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s health administration master’s degree stands at number one among 101 similar programs across the country. This ranking doesn’t just highlight a
The entertainment world just got a fresh injection of experience. A veteran executive known for shaping media giants has now taken a seat at the table of a fast-growing player in film and TV distribution. Radial Entertainment, a company already holding one of the biggest independent libraries in the
