A UPS cargo plane's left wing caught fire, and an engine fell off just before it crashed and exploded after takeoff in Kentucky. This disaster killed at least 12 people, including a child. The plane was on its way to Honolulu from UPS Worldport at the Louisville airport. The crash had a devastating
Democrats are digging in their heels after recent election wins. They're not backing down from their fight with Republicans over healthcare. Senator Bernie Sanders led the charge, warning Democrats not to give in without a real win on healthcare. He even had polling data to back up his claims. Voter
Ever wonder how your exercise habits now might affect your health later? A recent study dug into this question. It turns out, staying active during your adult years can have big benefits when you hit your 60s. The focus was on leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), which is exercise you do for fun,
The five-time sit-to-stand test, or 5TSTS, is a simple but effective way to check how well someone can move around. It measures the time it takes for a person to stand up and sit down five times in a row, as fast as they can. This test is often used to see how well older adults or people with certai
In a bold move, California Republicans have taken legal action against a newly approved congressional map. This map, which voters recently endorsed, aims to shift the balance in the U. S. House of Representatives. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, argues that the map unfairly benefits Hispanic vo
In the northern part of Gaza, a once bustling neighborhood now looks like a graveyard of buildings. The Israeli military recently took journalists on a tour of this devastated area, showing off their handiwork. They claim they are targeting Hamas infrastructure, but the result is a neighborhood turn
Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is making waves with his progressive vision and diverse team. He's putting together an all-female transition team to help him tackle the city's toughest challenges. This team includes some big names, like Lina Khan, who's known for her strong
Starting this Friday, air travel in the U. S. is about to get a lot more complicated. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to reduce the number of flights at 40 major airports by 10%. This means thousands of flights could be canceled or delayed each day. Why is this happening? Well
The Denver Broncos are riding high with six straight wins, but they face a tough test on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. This game is crucial for Denver as they prepare for a big matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs next week. The Broncos need to keep their momentum going and secure
In many parts of the world, kids and adults with urology problems don't get the help they need. This is a big deal because fixing these issues can really improve their lives. A new project is trying to change that. It focuses on teaching doctors in low- and middle-income countries how to do speciali
