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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Long Beach's New Hub for LGBTQ+ Health

A health center in Long Beach has just opened its doors wider. This is not just any clinic. It is a place where the LGBTQ+ community can find a wide range of services. The clinic has grown a lot since it started. It now has more rooms for check-ups, a bigger lab, and even a dental clinic. This is a

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Stroke Recovery: Virtual Reality's Role in Boosting Mobility

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. After a stroke, many people struggle with mobility and daily tasks. Virtual reality (VR) is a new tool in stroke rehabilitation. It offers a fun, engaging way to practice movements and regain skills. VR uses computer-generated environments to create

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Ignoring Costs

People make choices every day. Each choice has a cost. This cost is what is given up to make the choice. For example, if you choose to buy a new video game, the cost is the money spent on the game. This is called an opportunity cost. It is the value of the next best alternative given up to purs

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Apr 20 2025CRIME

A Campus Interrupted: Florida State's Return After Tragedy

After a violent incident that shook the campus, Florida State University is set to reopen. The university is giving students and teachers the choice to attend classes either in person or online. This decision comes after a tragic shooting that occurred on Thursday. The shooting left two people dead

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Measles On The Rise: Why Some Vaccinated People Still Get Sick

The United States has seen over 800 measles cases this year. The majority of these cases are in West Texas, where an outbreak has been ongoing since January. Most people who catch measles have not been vaccinated. However, a small number of cases, about 3%, are in people who have been fully vacci

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Apr 20 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin Price in Turmoil: The Fed's Next Move

Bitcoin's value has been on a rollercoaster ride. It dropped from its January high of nearly $110, 000 per coin, mirroring the stock market's decline. This drop is part of a broader market turmoil, fueled by the U. S. president's trade policies. These policies have shaken up global trade, making inv

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Apr 20 2025RELIGION

Easter Celebrations Around the World

Easter is a big deal for Christians everywhere. This year, both Orthodox and Western churches celebrated on the same day, which doesn't happen often. In Lebanon, Christians gathered for Easter mass in a church that was almost destroyed by Israeli airstrikes. The scene was a stark reminder of the ch

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

A Doctor's Dilemma: Measles and Missteps

In Texas, a measles outbreak has hit hard, infecting hundreds and sadly taking the lives of three individuals, including two young children. Amidst this crisis, a doctor named Ben Edwards found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Edwards was caught on video treating patients while sp

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Apr 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hopping into Spring: A Big Egg Hunt in Colorado

The 5th annual Easter Egg-STRAVAGANZA was a hit at the Soccerhaus Sports and Events Center in Colorado Springs. This event was a collaboration between Soccerhaus and Connecting Communities 719. It was a unique way to celebrate Easter, which is traditionally on a Sunday, but the fun started early thi

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

How Electric Pulses Help People Walk and Think Better

Walking can be tough for people with neurological issues. They might struggle with something called foot drop. This makes it hard to lift the front of the foot. It can mess with their thinking too. This is where Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) comes in. It's like a little zap that helps the

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