Mississippi has rolled out the first phase of a nationwide plan to boost rural health care, promising more than $1 billion in federal money over five years. The state’s rapid launch comes amid worries that the tight schedule might leave providers scrambling. The federal Rural Health Transformation
Texas has gained permission to put parts of a strict new border control law into action after a federal appeals court decided not to block it. The law, passed in 2023, would let state police arrest migrants who cross the U. S. -Mexico border illegally, even if they later gain legal status. Courts ha
The Trump team has slowed the release of National Science Foundation money for four major universities. The pause is part of a larger effort to curb what the White House calls “woke” ideas on campuses. Because of this, projects that had already cleared the NSF review stage are now waiting for furthe
Many people who move to richer nations face a rising risk of obesity. A big review of earlier studies looks at how culture, income and the local environment all mix to influence weight gain. Instead of just listing facts, this overview digs into the different ways living in a new country can chan
A new shoe by Nike, priced at $120, draws from immigrant footwear traditions while adding modern comfort. The T90 Mule, created with a lifestyle brand, mimics the simple design of chancleta sandals—popular among immigrant communities for decades. Unlike traditional sandals, this version includes a s
The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund gave out $13, 931. 47 this spring to 11 local arts and culture groups. The money went into projects ranging from summer theater camps to art therapy for people who survived brain injuries. The fund uses a competitive spring round. A panel of judges scores each
Around the world, back pain is one of the top reasons people skip work or miss daily activities. Yet when adults from Pakistan move to new countries or stay at home, their choices about treating low back pain don’t follow a single rule. Researchers asked 461 adults with ongoing back pain about what
A new rail service connecting Savannah’s port to an inland hub near Atlanta just opened in May, giving shippers a shorter and cheaper way to move goods than long-haul trucking. Instead of sending trucks on 600-mile round trips, trains now carry containers between the two cities daily. The switch is
A new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science shows how a community can keep its stories alive even when federal money disappears. The project, called “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), mixes real‑world plants with digital tools so visitors can pick virtual acorns while learning about Ohlo
Ohio’s push to grow its technical workforce just got a boost in Painesville. A local college snagged $425, 000 to keep its science, tech, engineering, math, and medicine programs alive for students who need the cash. This is the fifth time the school has landed this state grant, meaning teachers and
