In Portland, Oregon, a 10-month-old boy named Ashaan Carter is on a long road to recovery after a scary encounter with infant botulism. This all started when he drank formula that was later found to be contaminated. The formula, donated to families in need, was supposed to be a helping hand but turn
In Syria, a shaky truce is holding between the government and Kurdish-led forces. The U. S. is pushing for this peace to last. They want both sides to trust each other more. This comes after the Syrian government took control of big parts of the northeast. They want to show they are in charge. The
A vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau, funded by the U. S. , is currently on hold. The study aims to compare the health outcomes of newborns who receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth versus those who get it at six weeks. This has sparked debate among experts. The study's future is uncertain. Guinea-B
A child in Napa County has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first case in the area since 2012. The child, who had not received the measles vaccine, got sick after traveling to South Carolina, where a big outbreak is happening. Authorities are not sharing more details about the child. This n
James Cameron, the famous movie director, has been living in New Zealand since 2020. He first visited the country in the 1990s and loved it. He promised himself he would move there one day. His wife, Susie, also liked the idea. They even bought a farm there in 2011. But they kept going back and fort
Florida is in the middle of a bird debate. A state lawmaker wants to change the state bird from the mockingbird to the flamingo. This isn't just about picking a favorite bird. It's about conservation and recognition. The flamingo has a strong supporter in Jim Mooney. He's been pushing for the flami
Climate change has been a hot topic for years, with many people saying it's causing animals and plants to die out at an alarming rate. But a new report from the UK Royal Society shakes things up. It says that extinction rates haven't gone up much in the last 200 years. In fact, for bugs and plants,
Three writers have just won $10, 000 each for their unique ability to mix science and storytelling. The National Book Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation handed out these awards to celebrate books that make science feel as exciting as a good story. The winners are Kimberly Blaeser, Anna N
A recent shift in Minnesota's political scene has sparked some heated debates. Michele Tafoya, known for her years as an NFL sideline reporter, has stepped into the political arena. She's running for the U. S. Senate as a Republican, bringing her sports commentary background into the political world
Minneapolis is bracing for Vice President JD Vance's visit on Thursday, as the city grapples with heightened tensions following a fatal ICE shooting. The city has been on edge since January 7, when an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good, a mother of three. Vance's visit is seen as a s
