Did you know that exposure to war can mess with your DNA? It's true! When kids and teens face traumatic events, like war, their DNA can change in a way that might affect their mental health. This change is called DNA methylation. Scientists have been looking into how war affects this process in kids
Target's holiday shopping forecast is a bit of a bummer. They think sales will stay the same, and profits might go down. This isn't great news for Target, which saw sales go up by just 0. 3% last quarter. Their shares dropped by as much as 20% in early trading on Wednesday. Target is like a canary
The U. S. Embassy in Kyiv made the decision to stay closed on Wednesday after getting a heads-up about a possible big Russian air strike on the city. This move came right after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the green light to hit targets in Russia using U. S. -made missiles, which didn't sit well
The U. S. government has decided to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, changing its long-standing policy. This move comes after Russia's frontline tactics shifted, leading to slow but steady advances in Ukraine's east. The mines are meant to slow down Russia's dismounted troops who now lead their
In a twist of events, Ukraine reported that Russia had spread a false warning about an impending massive air attack on Kyiv. This fake alert came after several embassies, including the US, temporarily shut their doors. The US Embassy in Kyiv received a tip about a potential significant air attack an
A whopper of a storm hit the northwest United States this week, packing a punch with intense winds and heavy rain. Meteorologists dubbed it a "bomb cyclone, " an event that happens when a storm suddenly gains strength. Also known as an atmospheric river, this storm is a massive stream of moisture fr
In the 2024 U. S. presidential election, many people thought the polls were off. They said Vice President Kamala Harris was ahead of Donald Trump nationally. But were the polls really wrong? Let's take a closer look. The race started in November 2022 with President Biden and Trump tied. It ended wi
Last year, Sylvia Kaare, the orchestra director at Sartell-St. Stephen High School, was named "Educator of the Year" by Schmitt Music. This honor came with a $1, 000 prize. Recently, the Sartell-St. Stephen School District shared an update on their Facebook page. Before this award, Riverview Interme
Gary Wang, a co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, dodged a lengthy jail term. On November 20, 2024, he was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release for his part in the crypto fraud. He was also ordered to forfeit $11 billion. Wang faced up to 50 years in p
Imagine diving into a lake and taking a closer look at the tiny, often unnoticed creatures living there. Among these are fungi, the unsung heroes of aquatic life. Just like their terrestrial counterparts, these water-dwelling fungi play crucial roles in the underwater world. They help break down org
