Imagine you’re reading a dictionary, and suddenly you notice that the definition of “vaccine” has changed. It might seem like a small thing, but it’s actually quite important. In 2021, both Merriam-Webster and the CDC updated their definitions for "vaccination" and "vaccine." Why is this significant
In 2023, the story of crime in the U.S. is a mix of good news and bad news. Let's start with the good: violent crimes are down a bit from where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. That’s right, the lockdowns of 2020 sent homicide rates soaring by almost 30%, but things have calmed down since
A Republican councilwoman from Queens is calling for the state Department of Health to take action against Dr. Jay Varma, who was New York City's senior health advisor during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilwoman Vickie Paladino believes that Varma's actions have broken public trust and sh
A man from Illinois has admitted to a huge fraud scheme that involved fake COVID-19 tests. This scam made millions of dollars, which the man used for luxuries like cars and stocks. His lab, LabElite, billed the government for tests that were either never done or were useless. People who got tested t
ESSER III, a $122 billion funding boost to the previous ESSER I and II allocations of $68 billion, has been used by school districts across the country for various critical needs. Baltimore City Superintendent Dr. Sonja Santelises highlighted how her district invested in infrastructure projects like
Every year, the Olympics bring together some of the world's biggest names in sports and entertainment. From actors like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron to legendary athletes such as Shaun White, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams, everyone wants a piece of this global event. This year, Prince Willia
San Francisco's reputation as a bastion of progressive politics is being challenged. The city, once known for its liberal leanings, is shifting towards the center. This shift is reflected in the upcoming mayoral election, where only one candidate, Aaron Peskin, is running on a progressive agenda. Pe
Public health officials need to be honest and transparent about their decisions and actions if they want to regain the trust of the public. One example of this kind of hypocrisy is Dr. Varma, who has been accused of being secretive about the origins of a disease and refusing to provide clear explana
In the wake of the pandemic, many small businesses in Eau Claire, Wisconsin suffered significant losses. However, one beauty clinic, Reign & Co., had a different approach. Instead of focusing on their own recovery, they decided to give back to the community by organizing an event to promote and supp
Imagine a bustling market in Wuhan, China, where exotic animals and their genetic material come together in a recipe for a global pandemic. This is the scene where scientists believe COVID-19 got its start. A new study has pinpointed the most likely animals that might have spread the virus to humans
