Public schools like Marblehead and Gloucester are facing a major challenge: the cost of special education is skyrocketing. This year, Marblehead spent $4. 4 million on special education outside their district, which is almost three times more than a decade ago. Gloucester’s costs have also shot up b
Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the fascinating world of genetics and cancer! You know how a slight change in DNA can have big effects? Well, meet SNPs, or single nucleotide polymorphisms. These tiny tweaks in our genes can sometimes make us more prone to certain diseases. Take gastric c
The Ethiopian government has a big plan to tackle malnutrition over the next ten years, called the Food and Nutrition Strategy (FNS 2021-2030). Experts did some math to figure out how much money is needed to make this plan happen. They found out that it would cost around US$2. 55 billion over ten ye
Imagine a young dad in Brooklyn, Brian Irizarry, who was living life to the fullest. He was known for his deep love for his family and his newly found faith. One afternoon, while horsing around with a friend near Fourth Ave. and 60th St. , a tragic event occurred. Brian was struck by a box truck and
Heart failure (HF) hospitalizations show changes throughout the year. Scientists have tried to explain why this happens, but they haven't checked the specific causes yet. This study took a big dataset of HF hospitalizations over time to figure out what factors might be at play. Imagine how the weat
Overnight and early Sunday, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed scores of people, according to local health officials. Simultaneously, Israeli police arrested three individuals after flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea. The Israeli military also advanced further i
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is all set to make a comeback after dealing with a health scare. He was diagnosed with blood clots at the start of training camp, but doctors have given him the green light to play. Barmore is expected to make his 2024 debut against the Rams th
Ever felt frustrated about having to squeeze your favorite shampoo into a tiny bottle before a flight? Well, that could soon change! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is considering relaxing the rules on liquid sizes in carry-on bags. This means you might be able to bring full-size li
The world's top EV battery maker, CATL's Robin Zeng, has some doubts about Tesla's 4680 battery project. He thinks it might not live up to expectations. These special batteries, named after their size (46mm by 80mm), were supposed to be a game-changer. Tesla said they'd have five times the energy an
Rapper and businessman Sean 'Diddy' Combs is accused of trying to sway potential jurors and influence public opinion while awaiting trial in a sex trafficking case. Prosecutors claim that jail calls show Combs has been asking family members to contact witnesses and victims, hoping to shape their tes
