Sophie and Lindsey Cunningham, former Mizzou basketball stars, recently shared their excitement about the upcoming Sophie Cunningham Classic. This event, now in its fourth year, is set to take place from January 9th to 11th at Columbia College's Southwell Complex. The sisters are confident that this
State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff
Venezuela is in a tough spot. The country owes a lot of money to many different people. The debt problem started a while back, but it got worse when the government couldn't pay back what it borrowed. Now, the debt has grown because of unpaid interest and legal fights. The numbers are huge. Venezuel
Scientists have created a new material that can help detect harmful chemicals in our food. This material is a type of polymer, which is a big molecule made up of many smaller molecules. The polymer is porous, meaning it has tiny holes that can trap and hold onto other molecules. In this case, the po
Crypto investors are hoping for a better year in 2026 after a tough 2025. The total market value of all cryptocurrencies dropped from $3. 5 trillion at the start of 2025 to just over $3 trillion by the beginning of 2026. Two coins that took a big hit are XRP and Shiba Inu (SHIB). XRP, which aims to
Baltimore has seen some good news lately. Crime rates have been going down. In 2025, the city saw a big drop in gun violence. There were nearly 30% fewer killings. This is the second year in a row with fewer than 200 homicides. Mayor Brandon Scott says this is because of the city's plan to stop viol
Alcohol consumption has been a growing concern, especially after the pandemic. Many people turned to drinking to cope with stress and isolation. A British app, Try Dry, has been helpful for some in cutting back on alcohol. Now, a new book by Charles Knowles, a surgeon and professor, sheds light on t
Denmark is not happy. A recent social media post by the wife of a high-ranking U. S. official has sparked a diplomatic row. Katie Miller, married to the U. S. President's deputy chief of staff, shared an image of Greenland draped in the American flag. This didn't sit well with Denmark. The Danish a
In Eastern China, men who have sex with men (MSM) face a tough battle with depression. HIV adds another layer of difficulty, but it's not the only factor. Many in this group struggle with mental health, even if they don't have HIV. This shows that being part of the MSM community in this region comes
A dangerous fungus, Candida auris, is causing alarm as it spreads across the United States and beyond. This fungus, often called a "superbug, " is becoming more resistant to treatments and is particularly harmful to those already sick or with weak immune systems. The fungus was first found in 2009
