A shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island left a trail of devastation. Four people lost their lives, and 20 others were hurt. This happened early Sunday morning, around 1 a. m. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office got many calls about the shooting. When they arrived, they found a cro
This past week, the U. S. saw a mix of international peace efforts and domestic political chaos. President Trump announced a ceasefire in Gaza, which many hope will lead to lasting peace. However, back home, the political scene was far from peaceful. The government shutdown continued, causing confus
In a significant move, Israel and Gaza are getting ready for a hostage-prisoner swap. This exchange is part of a ceasefire agreement that could potentially end the two-year conflict in Gaza. Hamas is expected to release all living hostages within 72 hours of the deal's signing. Currently, they hold
The crypto world felt the heat from President Donald Trump's latest move. He said he might slap a huge 100% tariff on Chinese imports. This news sent shockwaves through the crypto market. It led to a massive sell-off. Over $19 billion in crypto assets were wiped out in just one day. More than 1. 6 m
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a type of fat in the blood that can increase the risk of heart disease. Unlike other lipids, Lp(a) is mostly determined by genes. Many believe it stays the same in a person over time. However, a recent study looked at over 230, 000 adults to see if Lp(a) levels can chang
Atractylodes plants, known for their medicinal uses, have three main species: Atractylodes lancea (AL), A. chinensis (AC), and A. macrocephala (AM). These plants have different types of sugars, called polysaccharides, which play a big role in their medicinal properties. Scientists looked at these su
The government shutdown is now in its tenth day, and one of the main issues causing the delay is healthcare subsidies. These subsidies, part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), help people pay for their health insurance. They were expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to help more people afford insura
Qualcomm's latest chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, is making waves, but not in a good way for phone makers. This chip is built using TSMC's advanced 3nm technology, which is expensive. The cost of making this chip is now 27% higher than the previous model, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This means phone
Two former U. S. secretaries of state, Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, recently shared their thoughts on the Israel-Hamas peace deal. They praised President Trump's efforts but also cautioned that the road ahead is uncertain. The deal, signed just days ago, includes Hamas releasing all remain
In Minnesota, leaders are taking a stand for science and public health. Governor Tim Walz and his wife recently got their COVID-19 and flu shots in public. This is a big deal because it shows they trust science and want to protect everyone's health. Meanwhile, some people still spread false informat
