A man from Ohio is in trouble for breaking windows at Vice President JD Vance's house. The incident happened early Monday morning while Vance was away. The man, William D. DeFoor, is facing both federal and local charges. DeFoor's lawyer says his client has mental health problems. The lawyer insist
Bacteria are getting a high-tech makeover. Scientists are finding new ways to tweak their DNA with precision. This isn't just about changing a few genes. It's about completely redesigning these tiny organisms to do new things. For a long time, scientists have relied on a process called homologous r
Bird flu has shown up in a small chicken group in Franklin County. This news came out on Tuesday from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The specific type of bird flu, called High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), is very contagious among birds. However, it poses a low risk
The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing. And with it, the betting odds are heating up. Currently, the spotlight is on Brian Flores, the Vikings defensive coordinator. He's the top pick to land the Raiders' head coach job, with odds at +175 on DraftKings. Flores's contract with the Vikings is up.
Vaccines are not just about avoiding infections. They also help older folks stay healthy in other ways. For example, getting vaccinated against shingles, RSV, and flu can lower the chances of serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and even dementia. Older adults are more at risk for i
The flu is spreading fast this year. A new strain of influenza A, called H3N2 subclade K, is making people sick. This strain spreads quickly and might be harder to fight off. Doctors are seeing more cases than usual, especially in kids. Hospitals are busy. In Massachusetts, many people are going to
In the UK, a big study called PINEAPPLE is looking at how kids do before and after surgery. The idea is to see if checking kids over before they go under anesthesia helps things go smoother. This check-up is called pediatric preassessment. It's like a pre-flight check for kids before they have surg
Polly Penguin is making waves in the crypto world, and it's not just because she's cute. She's become a big deal, and her recent appearance on the Las Vegas Sphere is proof of that. The Sphere is a massive digital screen that only shows things meant to grab the world's attention. When Polly lit up t
America's national debt is a massive problem. It has reached over $38 trillion. This number keeps growing fast. Interest payments alone are around $1 trillion each year. Experts warn this is not sustainable. One person who has ideas on how to tackle this is Mark Cuban. He thinks health insurance co
A big change is happening in how kids get their vaccines. The government is now suggesting fewer shots. This shift is getting attention, especially from people who think the old rules were too strict. A senator from Kansas, who is also a doctor, thinks this is a good move. He said it might help peo
