A second Florida lawmaker is now under intense political pressure to leave Congress, this time over serious allegations of misusing campaign funds. The House Ethics Committee has gathered strong evidence suggesting Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick may have broken fundraising rules. While sh
A Denver real estate group wants to turn an empty office tower at 475 17th Street into 140 apartments, but the city’s development fund isn’t ready to back the project—yet. The plan costs $77 million, with Revesco Properties asking for a $29 million loan from the Downtown Development Authority (DDDA)
Medical students in Brazil often face silent battles that don’t show up in grades. While the focus is usually on exams and long hours, a new look into their mental health reveals how common serious thoughts about self-harm really are. Researchers studied over a thousand students from different backg
Some families hold tight to their traditions, especially when it comes to who their kids should date or marry. This can make things tricky if someone falls for someone outside their faith. The worry isn’t just about personal feelings—it’s about the fear of disappointing the people they love most. Bu
New York has filed lawsuits against two major crypto platforms, Coinbase and Gemini, arguing that their prediction markets—where users bet on sports, entertainment, and elections—are actually illegal gambling under state law. The state claims these markets operate like unlicensed bookmakers, with ad
Researchers have uncovered fresh clues about how muscle cells react when exposed to radiation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Unlike typical muscle loss seen in the disorder, these cells show an unusual sensitivity to radiation that may speed up damage. Boys with DMD, who make up almost all ca
Back in the late '90s, a young face named Jennie Garth became a familiar name after landing a leading role in a popular teen drama. The show caught on fast, turning her into a recognizable star almost overnight. By the early 2000s, reality TV was everywhere, packed with shock, confrontation, and ove
A court hearing meant to finalize a massive fine against a big drug company got postponed after families showed up asking for their voices to be heard. The company, accused of making painkillers too easy to get, was set to pay up but now has one more week before the judge decides. The delay came bec
Military leaders from over thirty countries will spend two days in London mapping out ways to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for ships once fighting stops. Their work follows a week of video calls where more than fifty nations—spread across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia—agreed to join a British-
The push for cleaner energy isn’t waiting for politics to catch up. A recent court decision just cleared away some federal blocks slowing down solar and wind projects across the country. Meanwhile, big companies are making big moves in new directions. One coffee giant, known for its green mermaid lo
