A recent investigation has put 13 Metropolitan Police Department officers on leave, with several facing possible termination. The probe began after an internal review by the department’s own bureau uncovered suspicious changes to crime statistics. Senior leaders, including an assistant chief and a d
The biggest lesson from the local soccer event is that players and fans care more about friendship than victory. Instead of shouting for the win, teams gather around a shared table after each match to chat about life. They talk about school, jobs, and dreams while passing snacks, showing that
A new drive has started to raise money for a center that helps kids and families after Hurricane Ian took away its main building in 2022. The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) has kicked off the first part of a bigger plan called Lifting Up, Building Strength. Its goal is to finish the inside
Polaris Career Center has welcomed a new cohort of 95 students into the National Technical Honor Society, an award that stands as the pinnacle of recognition for achievement in career‑technical education across the country. Only a tiny fraction—under 2 percent—of high school students nationwide earn
OKX is set to roll out a new type of trading product that lets people bet on the value of some of the world’s biggest private tech companies. The contracts will track how much these firms are worth on secondary markets, but they won’t give anyone real ownership or voting rights. Instead, trade
Vision problems are common in people with schizophrenia, and they can give clues about how the brain works differently. Instead of looking at one single visual issue, scientists examine a range of sight problems that appear in these patients. By studying how patients notice shapes, colors, and
The state is watching closely after three new measles cases were found this year. The numbers are part of a larger national trend, with more than 2, 200 cases last year and about 1, 800 so far this year. Maryland’s three infections all came from people who had traveled out of state or abroad. The f
Young people today face new money challenges. They are learning to adapt instead of chasing perfect savings goals. A recent study shows that almost eighty percent of Gen Z and Millennials spend their money to survive each day. They choose short‑term stability over long‑term plans. Why is this happe
A teacher from Fountain City Elementary is looking for support in the national “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest. Miranda Timmerman has reached the quarterfinal stage and now needs votes to move on to the semifinals. The deadline for voting is tonight at 10 p. m. , and the overall competiti
The way parents look after their young changes a lot. It can depend on whether the bird is courting, laying eggs, or feeding chicks, and it differs between males and females. Scientists wondered whether these shifts in care are linked to specific hormone levels or if the birds simply adjust their be
