Scientists have been playing with crystals to make them glow in different colors. They did this by swapping tiny parts of the crystal and watching what happens. These crystals are made of stuff like potassium, fluorine, and other elements. The main star here is chromium, which is added to the crysta
San Diego's city leaders have decided to pay $30 million to the family of Konoa Wilson, a 16-year-old who was shot and killed by a police officer. This is a huge amount of money, even more than what Minneapolis paid to George Floyd's family after his death in 2020. On January 28, Konoa was running
Ukraine is taking the fight to Russia's secret oil fleet, striking ships in foreign waters. This is a big deal because Russia has been using these ships to dodge international sanctions and keep selling oil, which funds its war in Ukraine. Ukraine has been hitting these ships since President Zelens
SpaceX has made a big splash in the world of internet access. They've just sent their 3, 000th Starlink satellite into space this year. That's a lot of satellites! This mission, called Starlink 6-92, used a Falcon 9 rocket that's been to space and back 32 times. That's like a well-traveled spaceship
South Carolina is in the middle of a measles outbreak. It started in October and is still growing. As of Tuesday, there are 111 cases. That's a lot! The state is now dealing with as many cases as Utah and Arizona, which also have big outbreaks. The outbreak is mostly in the northern part of South C
SMU is making a big move to help athletes and the school make more money. They've created a new team called Mustang Partners. This team will find ways to make money through deals, sponsorships, and special events. Other schools like Clemson, Kentucky, and Michigan State have done similar things. SM
Sheinelle Jones is stepping into a new role on the "Today" show. She will be joining Jenna Bush Hager as the new co-anchor for the fourth hour. This change comes after Hoda Kotb left the show earlier this year. Jones has been a familiar face on the "Today" show for a while. She has worked as a coho
Shoulder dislocations are a common issue. Doctors often use x-rays to check for bone damage before and after they fix the dislocation. This helps them see if the bones are hurt and if the fix worked well. First, x-rays are taken before the shoulder is put back in place. These show any breaks or chi
Sheinelle Jones is stepping into a new role on TODAY. She will be co-hosting the fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager. This is a big deal because it's the first permanent co-host since Hoda Kotb left. Sheinelle is no stranger to TODAY. She has been a part of the show for over 11 years. She has done ev
Small-town businesses have a unique advantage: everyone knows each other. But that can also make it tough to stand out. To grow, you need to be smart about how you connect with people. It's not just about ads or discounts. It's about building trust and being part of the community. First, be visible
