Tyler Henry, the famous psychic medium, has been through a lot lately. His husband, Clint Godwin, shared the news on Instagram that Henry had his third brain surgery on November 13. This time, it was to deal with swelling that came back after his last surgery in May. Henry has been open about his health struggles, even posting a photo of himself smiling in the hospit...
Harford County is taking steps to keep people safe from potential radiation. They are giving away free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to those who live or work near the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. This event is happening on November 15th from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at North Harford High School. KI tablets are important because they protect the thyroid gland. The ...
Ned Lamont, the governor of Connecticut, has decided to run for a third term. He believes the state has made progress, but there's still more to do. In a video, he talked about improving healthcare, housing, and energy costs. He spent the day with Susan Bysiewicz, who is also running for another term. Lamont's announcement comes after Democrats won recent local elec...
Wheaton College is making some big changes to their sports complex. They want to add a new building, but to do that, they need to take away a student parking lot. That's right, 96 parking spaces are going away. Some people in the area are worried about where students will park instead. They think Howard Street might become a parking mess. To help with this, people s...
Tremane Wood's life took a dramatic turn on November 13, 2023. Just moments before his scheduled execution, Oklahoma's governor changed his death sentence to life in prison without parole. This decision came after over two decades on death row for a crime that happened in 2002. Wood was convicted for the murder of Ronnie Wipf, a young migrant worker from Montana. Wi...
Ever wondered why bigger cities often have more crime? It's not just about the number of people living there. Researchers have been digging into how the size of a city and other urban factors play a role in crime rates. They found that as cities grow, crime doesn't just grow at the same pace. It's more complicated than that. The way cities are set up and how they fu...
Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world gather in Makkah for Hajj. It's a significant religious event, but it's not without its challenges. The massive crowds, diverse backgrounds of the pilgrims, and the demanding environment can lead to various health issues. The main health concerns during Hajj include heart problems, respiratory infections, and h...
In Baton Rouge, a unique event is happening that combines art and advocacy. The Unitarian Church is hosting a special gathering where artist Jennifer Carwile will showcase her work. Her art tells a story about the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. It's not just about the pictures; it's about the message behind them. Carwile wants people to see the conditions inside the...
Aging is not just about wearing out like an old machine. It's more like a computer losing its software, not the hardware. Dr. David Sinclair, a Harvard geneticist, says that as we get older, the instructions that tell our cells what to do get mixed up. This is called the "information theory of aging. " It's like the cell's operating system getting corrupted, even tho...
Cities are like big puzzles. Everyone moves around, and their habits tell a story. But how can we understand these stories without knowing every single person's routine? Researchers tackled this question by looking at where people go in four big U. S. counties: Harris, Dallas, New York, and Broward. They built a map of places using data on where people visit. This m...