Ever thought about what happens if a tiny pathway in the heart is left open during surgery? It might seem minor, but this could potentially cause a problem called pulmonary coarctation. This is like a squeezing in the blood vessels that go to the lungs. Scientists are keeping a close eye on a speci
Imagine being the Archbishop of Canterbury, the top boss of the Church of England. That's exactly what Justin Welby was, but he recently decided to call it quits. Why? Well, it turns out there was a big mess involving a man named John Smyth, who was accused of some truly horrible stuff. Smyth was li
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House in January, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are rushing to tackle a long list of tasks before the end of the year. Top of the agenda is preventing a government shutdown, which looms large as a December deadline approaches. Many Republicans want to delay k
Imagine this: a New York court has taken a break in deciding if they should scrap Donald Trump's recent "hush money" verdict. Why the pause? His recent election win has caused some legal confusion. Both sides, Trump's lawyers and the opposing lawyers, are asking for more time to carefully plan their
Home Depot recently announced its third-quarter earnings, showing a solid 6% increase in sales compared to last year. This boost was due to the acquisition of a new business and higher demand for home improvement supplies spurred by better weather and hurricane-related repairs. The company even rais
Meet Travis Hunter, a football phenom for the Colorado Buffaloes who is redefining what it means to be a two-way player. He's setting records, leading his team, and exciting fans with his unparalleled endurance. On any given Saturday, Hunter can be found participating in 161 plays—that's 85 on defen
Did you know that the roots of plants like sorghum have their own tiny communities of bacteria? These microscopic friends play a big role in how well the plant grows and stays healthy. Scientists decided to take a closer look at how these bacterial communities differ in various parts of sorghum root
The Republican Senate is gearing up for a big change. The spot for the next majority leader is up for grabs, and it's a battle between three senators: John Thune from South Dakota, John Cornyn from Texas, and Rick Scott from Florida. This race is more than just a power play; it's a test of where the
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is facing calls to resign. A recent report found that he didn't do enough to stop a notorious child abuser, John Smyth. Some members of the Church of England's General Synod have started a petition to remove Welby. This is a big deal because Welby is the h
Imagine living in a place where birds fly freely, and suddenly, a teenager gets sick with bird flu. That's what happened in British Columbia, Canada. A teen was admitted to a children's hospital with a presumed case of H5 bird flu, health officials revealed. The virus likely came from a bird or anim
