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Jun 04 2025EDUCATION

Misstep: NYC schools mix up Muslim holiday date

Confusion and frustration have arisen in New York City as the Department of Education mistakenly scheduled a school closure for the wrong day of Eid al-Adha. The holiday is set to begin at sunset on Thursday, but schools are already closed that day, leading to a mix-up. This blunder has left many Mu

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Jun 04 2025BUSINESS

Gilroy's Food Trucks: A New Era of Downtown Vibrancy

Food trucks are rolling into Gilroy with a fresh set of rules. The city council has given the green light to a new pilot program. This program is a big step forward from the old rules. The old rules were made for ice cream trucks and were pretty strict. Food trucks had to move every 10 minutes and g

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Jun 04 2025POLITICS

June's Big Political Showdowns: What to Watch

June is shaping up to be a crucial month for politics. Three major races are heating up, and each has its own unique twists and turns. Let`s dive in. First up, New Jersey. The Garden State is set to pick its gubernatorial candidates on June 10. The Republican side seems pretty clear. Jack Ciattarel

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Jun 02 2025SPORTS

NBA Finals: Oklahoma City's Dominant Path to Victory

The NBA Finals are just around the corner, and the betting world is already buzzing with predictions. Oklahoma City is the clear favorite to win it all, with the Pacers trailing far behind in the odds. The Thunder have had an impressive season, winning 68 games and easily defeating Minnesota in the

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Jun 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Urban Soil Pollution: A Zone-by-Zone Breakdown

Urban soils are often contaminated. This is a big problem in cities. The contamination levels can vary greatly from one area to another. This makes it hard to come up with a one-size-fits-all solution. In one city, researchers took a close look at this issue. They collected soil samples from six di

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May 30 2025HEALTH

Caring for Kids with Sickle Cell in East and Central Africa

Sickle cell anemia is a serious health issue. It causes a lot of sickness and even death. This is especially true in places where there aren't enough resources. These places struggle with diagnosing and treating the disease. In East and Central Africa, many kids have sickle cell anemia. This makes i

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May 30 2025POLITICS

Crypto Cash for Campaigns: Mayor's Vegas Venture

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, made a splash in Las Vegas. He used a trip to a big crypto event to boost his campaign funds. This trip was paid for by taxpayers. Adams hosted a fancy lunch for a select group of crypto bigwigs. They were encouraged to give the maximum amount allowed to his c

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May 29 2025SPORTS

Thunder's Big Win: A Step Towards the Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves was a significant moment for the team and its fans. The Thunder secured their spot in the NBA finals for the first time in over a decade. The team's star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, led the charge with 34 points, demonstrating

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May 27 2025HEALTH

How Health Tech Can Help Kids With ADHD

Health systems worldwide are under immense pressure. Waiting lists are growing, and resources are thin. Connected health, or using technology to support healthcare, is seen as a potential solution. However, creating effective health apps is no easy task. It demands a mix of skills from different fie

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May 26 2025SCIENCE

How DNA Testing Tells Humans Apart from Pets

DNA testing has become a big deal in forensics. It helps solve crimes by identifying people through their genetic material. One type of DNA test looks at insertions and deletions of genetic code. These are known as InDels. A new test, the 36-InDelplex panel, was created to spot human DNA. It focuses

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