Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ
Drug prices have been climbing again, even after some big promises about keeping costs down. A recent Senate report dug into how companies that struck deals with the White House still hiked prices on hundreds of medications. And the numbers are shocking: new drugs often launch with price tags over $
Mark Wahlberg talks about how he shares his Catholic faith with his kids without pushing them. He says the key is to be a good example, not an authority. When his daughter Grace turned 16 and had her First Communion, he was proud. The actor believes a communion is more than a ceremony; it’s
Dry air and strong winds are returning to southern Colorado today, putting the region under a fire risk alert from morning until evening. Gusts could hit 45 mph, while temperatures climb into the 70s or low 80s near the Front Range and eastern plains. Higher areas will stay cooler, mostly in the 60s
Markus Baer, who heads executive education and teaches about how people behave in groups at Olin Business School, was named the Knight Family Professor on February 18. The ceremony happened in the Charles F. Knight Center, a building that already carries the Knights’ name. Baer shared that this tit
Mark Martin, a legendary figure in NASCAR, recently shared his thoughts about the newcomer Cleetus McFarland’s debut in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The discussion happened on Martin’s “Door Bumper Clear” podcast, where he spoke candidly about McFarland’s performance at Rockingham Speedway. Mc
Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po
Dr. Henry Lee, who first stepped into the spotlight during a 1995 trial that captured national attention, has passed away at 87. He spent more than five decades teaching and guiding students in forensic science, shaping the field through both education and practice. Lee’s name is linked to several h
Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, just got past the first big hurdle in his journey to head the Department of Homeland Security. The Senate committee that reviews these appointments threw out a narrow 8‑to‑7 vote in his favor. All Republicans on the panel voted yes except for Rand Paul, who
Dravet syndrome is a tough type of epilepsy that does not get better with one drug. Doctors often have to give patients three or more seizure medicines at the same time. The mix of drugs is very complicated because it includes special medicines for Dravet (like stiripentol, cannabidiol, and fenflura
