PFAS, or "forever chemicals, " are a big problem. They stick around in the environment and our bodies, causing serious health issues. These chemicals are in many products, like non-stick pans and waterproof clothes. They get into our water and stay there. More than 200 million Americans might be dri
Brazil's gold mining history has left a messy mark. Mercury, used to extract gold, has polluted the environment in ways that are hard to undo. This isn't just a problem for nature; it's a health risk for people too. Mercury gets into the environment in three main ways. First, new mercury is added d
A man in Mississippi, Marcus Taylor, has been freed after spending a decade behind bars for a crime that should have only kept him there for half that time. The governor, Tate Reeves, stepped in and said enough is enough. He pointed out that the sentence was clearly against the law, as the maximum p
Healthcare is a basic need. It should be available to all. Yet, transgender and gender-diverse adults often face unfair treatment. This leads to health problems. Why does this happen? Mainly, because of stigma and discrimination. These issues make it hard for them to get good primary care. When care
Alabama's approach to the death penalty has become more about political posturing than upholding justice. This is evident in the state's recent actions and the case of Joseph Clifton Smith, who is set to be executed despite clear evidence of intellectual disabilities. The state's use of nitrogen hy
A man from Mexico, living in Dallas without legal status, has been given a big punishment. He will spend 72 months, or six years, in a federal prison. This is because he was part of a plan to sell cocaine in the Eastern District of Texas. The man, Tomas Perez-Guerrero, who is 44 years old, admitted
Sherrone Moore, the former Michigan head football coach, found himself in a tough spot after being let go. Reports say he was holding a knife and acting in a way that worried people. This all happened right after he lost his job. Police got calls about Moore's behavior. His wife was one of them. Sh
A man from Morris, Nicholas Doran, is in hot water after a scary scene at a gas station in Channahon. It all went down on September 27. Doran, who's 23, made some serious threats that left the clerk shaken. Here's what happened: Doran walked into the BP Gas Station on Eames Street. The clerk notice
In a shocking turn of events, a group of criminals managed to trick the organization responsible for Florence's famous cathedral into handing over a huge amount of money. This wasn't a heist with masks and guns, but a clever email scam that fooled the managers into sending nearly 1. 8 million euros
Big banks in the U. S. have been acting suspiciously. They've been limiting or even cutting off services to certain businesses, not because these businesses are risky, but because they don't like them. This includes crypto firms, among others. This isn't new. Back in 2013, there was something calle
