Long Island lawmakers are calling for a bigger budget for pediatric cancer research. Currently, only 4% of the National Institutes of Health's $47. 1 billion budget goes to common childhood cancers. This includes cancers like brain tumors, lymphoma, and leukemia. Other types of childhood cancer don'
Daniel Penny, a former Marine on trial for manslaughter, is defended by his lawyer as someone who stepped in to help panicked subway riders. The accused, Penny, had put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold, believing Neely was a threat. Prosecutors, however, argue that Penny’s actions were excessive an
In a twist of events, a federal judge sent a lawsuit back to state court. The lawsuit, brought by the Philadelphia district attorney, targets Elon Musk's political action group, America Pac. The group runs a contest where registered voters can win $1 million daily. The lawsuit claims this is an ille
In response to a recent shooting in downtown Orlando, Mayor Buddy Dyer has taken steps to enhance safety. Starting tonight, bars and clubs in the entertainment district will stop selling alcohol after midnight. The city wants these streets cleared by 1 AM. This move comes after the police chief repo
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a prominent Trump supporter, is eyeing federal health data to show that vaccines are unsafe. This was revealed by Howard Lutnick, a co-chair of Donald Trump's transition team, during a recent CNN interview. Lutnick echoed Kennedy's controversial views about vaccines, includin
Seven restaurants in the Jackson area didn't pass their health inspections in October. This includes places in Hinds, Rankin, and Madison counties. Five of these spots fixed the issues and passed their follow-up inspections by November 1. Let's look at who didn't make the grade. In Hinds County, Ba
You know those old movies where trick-or-treating is dangerous? Well, the Prospect Business Association wanted to change that in real life. They organized a special event called Trunk or Treat, right next to Linwood Sun Fresh Market. This wasn't just about candy; it was about showing everyone that t
The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to celebrate their World Series win with a big parade on Friday. Police expect around 100, 000 fans to join in, hoping for a peaceful and safe event. The parade starts at City Hall at 11 a. m. and ends near 5th and Figueroa streets. After the parade, there will be a
October's job numbers release before the election is raising some eyebrows. We've seen striking aerospace machinists and hotel workers, like 41, 400 new striking workers mostly from Boeing, and voice actors in the video game industry. Boeing's hit hard, planning to cut 17, 000 jobs, or 10% of their
A mysterious documentary about Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has just been announced. It's been in the making for six years and promises unique insights into his life. The film will be shown at the American Film Market, with a promo reel screening on November 7. It's produced by Nicolas Balleste
