Pennsylvania is home to a growing petrochemical industry, but at what cost? The state's residents are paying a high price for the plastic produced by facilities like Shell's plant in Beaver County. This plant, which received millions in tax breaks, has not only underperformed economically but has al
Shane Bieber, a star pitcher, made a surprising choice. He decided to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays instead of exploring other options. This decision has left many people puzzled, especially since he could have earned more money elsewhere. Bieber has been with the Blue Jays for a short time. He j
Smartwatches have become more than just gadgets for counting steps. Over the years, they have evolved to include health features that claim to detect serious conditions like atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. The latest addition is the ability to flag hypertension, a condition that affects about h
Cats are pretty common pets, but they can get sick too. One big problem is tumors in their mammary glands. These tumors are the third most common type of cancer in cats. Vets have been using old-school methods to figure out which cats might get them, but these methods aren't very accurate. Now, sci
Suzanne Rogers, a familiar face on daytime TV, has some positive news to share. The 82-year-old actress, known for her role as Maggie Horton on "Days of Our Lives, " recently revealed that she is now in remission after battling stage 2 colorectal cancer. Rogers shared this update during the show's
In Gaza, a serious problem is stopping crucial health supplies from reaching children. UNICEF, the organization helping kids in need, says Israel is not allowing important items like syringes and baby formula bottles to enter Gaza. These items are stuck in customs, even though they are urgently need
In Wisconsin, schools are figuring out how to use AI in the classroom. Some districts are all in, while others are more cautious. The goal is to help students use AI in a good way, not to cheat. Most students use AI to get help with their schoolwork. A recent study found that 92% of students use AI
Chief Raoni, a 93-year-old Indigenous leader, is sounding the alarm about Brazil's infrastructure plans. He believes these projects could harm the Amazon rainforest and the people who call it home. Raoni is in Brazil for the U. N. climate summit, COP30. He wants Indigenous peoples to have more say i
Nature is in trouble. Everywhere, from plants to big animals, many types of life are disappearing. People are a big reason why this is happening. We cut down forests, pollute the air, and change the climate. But cities and buildings can help fix this. Think about bees and bugs. They need places to
People are talking about the big power lines and the harm they cause to nature. Irene Gilbert's story shows us that even "clean" energy isn't as clean as we think. We need to use less energy, not just find new ways to make it. The idea of a "clean" energy future sounds good, but what does it really
