A huge study looked at almost 22, 000 adults aged 25 to 74 in Germany. Researchers wanted to see which clues best tell how people will do on thinking tests later on. They checked four kinds of data: brain scans, health records, background facts like age and education, and how people already perform
A sudden chemical spill at a silver‑recycling plant in Institute, West Virginia, claimed two lives and forced about thirty people to seek medical care. The incident unfolded while workers were shutting down part of the facility, triggering a violent reaction between nitric acid and another substance
The body of a Lebanese reporter was pulled from the wreckage of a house in southern Lebanon late Wednesday night. The house had been struck by an Israeli air raid, and the journalist died hours after the blast. Israeli forces said they were targeting Hezbollah fighters who had crossed a “forward
Research shows that young patients with Medicaid often face longer waits before getting help for knee injuries compared to those with private insurance. A new study looked at how quickly people see doctors after a meniscus tear and how that affects their healing. The findings suggest delays in care
Money habits start early, often shaped by what we saw—and didn’t see—around us as kids. Whether you’re aiming to ditch debt, start investing, or simply understand credit scores, the right book can help rewrite those habits. A mix of guides for adults and fun reads for young readers from Black author
Health experts recently stopped a study from being published that looked at whether COVID-19 vaccines were preventing serious illness in adults. The research was meant to show how well the shots worked by comparing hospital visits and ER trips between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Scientists u
New Jersey is joining other states in setting up teams to boost public health efforts, especially after recent shifts in national health guidelines. These groups help share knowledge and tools to track and control diseases like measles, which has been popping up in pockets around the country. The s
Virginia lawmakers face tough choices as they look for ways to balance the state budget. One proposal under review would limit Medicaid dental coverage for adults—a move that might seem like quick savings but could actually cost more in the long run. Research shows that when states cut dental benefi
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is about to close for two years starting this summer, and the public is getting its first real look at why. Officials claim the renovations are long overdue, pointing to crumbling infrastructure like broken cooling systems and rusted support beams.
A well-known political planner recently suggested the Democratic Party should quietly reshape America’s government if they gain full control in 2028. His plan? Add two new states and expand the Supreme Court, all without public debate. This idea seems to ignore a basic rule in democracy: big changes
