The South Shore of Massachusetts faced a massive flood on a recent Thursday. It was not just any rainy day. This was a "one in 200" weather event. That means it was a rare and extreme storm. The rain poured down hard in Boston, Quincy, Brockton, and other nearby towns. The National Weather Service h
In the middle of the Negev Desert, there was a place called Shivta. It was a long time ago, during the Byzantine era. People there grew grapes and made wine. They were really good at it, even though the desert was dry and harsh. They used clever farming tricks to collect water and grow grapes. They
In Central Texas, heavy rains led to terrible flash floods. Some people online blamed this on cloud seeding, a method used to make rain. But experts say this is not true. Cloud seeding is an old idea. It started in the 1940s. The process involves putting things like silver iodide into clouds to mak
A recent study has put Jacksonville, Florida, at the top of a list you might not want to be on. It's been named the most boring big city in the U. S. The study looked at 75 big cities and checked out things like fun stuff to do, places to eat, and big events. Jacksonville didn't score well because i
New York City's Mayor Eric Adams is making waves with his plans to support families. He's putting a lot of money into child care and early education. This is a big deal because it shows he's serious about helping working families. Adams has announced an $80 million boost for child care and pre-K pr
New Zealand's public mental health services are facing a big problem. More and more psychiatrists are choosing to leave their jobs. This is a serious issue because it affects the care that people receive. There are many reasons why psychiatrists are leaving. One big reason is the workload. They hav
Laryngomalacia is a condition where the tissues above the vocal cords are too soft. This can cause breathing problems and make feeding a challenge. A recent study looked at how a preterm baby with this condition handled breastfeeding compared to bottle-feeding. The study used a special tool called
Seoul's food service market is facing a tough challenge. Many small businesses close within just three years. This is a big problem for South Korea's economy. But why does this happen? And how can we predict which areas will struggle in the future? A recent study took a deep dive into this issue. I
Teen substance use is a big worry. It hurts not just the teens but also the whole country. Two big things can help keep teens from using drugs: their faith and their family life. Faith, or religiosity, is about how much someone believes in a religion and follows its practices. Family life, or famil
Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporte
