Parkinson's disease is a serious condition that affects movement. One of its main symptoms is muscle stiffness, which can make everyday tasks difficult. But there's a new way to measure this stiffness: ultrasound elastography, or UE for short. This technology uses sound waves to create images of the
The world of Oz is getting a new roar, and it's coming from Colman Domingo. He's been picked to play the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming movie Wicked: For Good. The news dropped on Monday, ending all the guesswork that had been buzzing online. The big reveal came from the film's official Instagram pa
The 9th Circuit Court recently overturned a lower court's decision, allowing the Trump administration to send National Guard troops to Portland. The majority of the judges agreed that the president has the authority to do this under a specific law. This law lets the president use the National Guard
A groundbreaking study has shown that people with a type of blindness called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can now see again, thanks to a tiny eye implant and smart glasses. This isn't a full cure, but it's a big step forward. The implant is super small, just 2-by-2 millimeters, and it's ma
Paul Ingrassia, a nominee for a key role in the Trump administration, is facing scrutiny after private messages surfaced. These messages, part of a larger leak, reveal troubling statements made by Ingrassia and other young Republicans. Ingrassia, set to appear before a confirmation hearing, has bee
In Montgomery, a heated debate is underway about the mayor's choice to hire Donald Watkins Jr. for a high-paying city job. Watkins, along with his father, was found guilty of fraud in 2019. The mayor wants to bring him on as the small and minority business development director, offering a salary of
In a recent turn of events, two more individuals have been charged in connection with the violent attack on a young employee of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The incident, which occurred in August, has drawn significant attention and even influenced national policy. The latest sus
In recent times, quite a few Republican lawmakers have found themselves in legal trouble. It seems like a lot of them have been given a break by President Trump. The latest person to get this kind of favor is George Santos, the ex-congressman from Long Island. He was let out of prison early. He had
Pennsylvania is at a critical juncture regarding health care. In 2026, a significant number of residents may find themselves without health insurance. This is due to the expiration of enhanced tax credits linked to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These credits have been a lifeline for many, making he
The current government shutdown is showing some interesting trends. Unlike the last one, President Trump's approval ratings are not taking a hit. In fact, they're up by a point. This is quite a shift from the last shutdown when his ratings dropped by three points. What's more, fewer people are blam
