Young people with autism who get into trouble with the law often end up in juvenile correctional facilities. These places aim to help teens rejoin society through education, counseling, and skill-building programs. However, they often struggle to meet the unique needs of autistic teens. This leads to poor outcomes for these youth. It makes it harder for them to succ...
Selena Quintanilla's impact on music and culture is celebrated in a new Netflix documentary, Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy. This film, directed by Isabel Castro, offers a fresh look at the iconic singer's life, featuring never-before-seen archival footage and heartfelt interviews with her family. The documentary premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival a...
Selena Quintanilla Perez's impact on music and culture is undeniable. Her story has been told many times, but a new Netflix documentary, "Selena y Los Dinos, " offers a fresh perspective. This time, it's her family and bandmates sharing their memories and personal footage. The documentary is a treasure trove of never-before-seen videos, photos, and intimate moments....
Oregon State University is making big changes in its sports department. They are saying goodbye to Brent Blaylock, their deputy athletic director. At the same time, they are looking closely at their deal with Blueprint Sports, a company that helps manage NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals for athletes. This deal might be over soon. Blaylock joined Oregon State in...
In Baltimore, a heated debate is unfolding about how to tackle juvenile crime. Many locals believe the current methods aren't tough enough. They want to see more consequences for young offenders, rather than just diversion programs. A local resident, Donna Ann Ward, started a petition that gathered over 4, 000 signatures. She wants the state to stop using home monit...
Charleston's downtown area, especially King Street, has seen some changes lately. A new rule is in place. It stops kids under 17 from hanging out late at night. This rule, or curfew, started in June. It runs from 9 p. m. to 6 a. m. in the Central Business District. Business owners on King Street are noticing a difference. Some say it's a good change. They report few...
Two young men, Laurence Cotton-Powell, 19, and Anthony Taylor, 18, are now facing serious charges. They are accused of trying to steal a car from Edward Coristine, a former government worker, on August 3. This wasn't their first run-in with the law. Cotton-Powell had been arrested multiple times before, including just days after the attack on Coristine. The incident...
Researchers have been looking into a substance called salidroside, found in Rhodiola plants, to see if it can help with bone loss in older mice. They already knew it could help with memory issues in these mice, so they wanted to see if it could also help with their bones. They did some tests and found that salidroside made the bones stronger and healthier. It also h...
New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosquitoes, which are active in the city from May to October. It's been f...
In Idaho, a senior citizen from Twin Falls recently passed away due to West Nile virus, marking the first death from the virus in the state this year. This news comes as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by mosquito-borne illnesses. The virus is primarily spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes. So far this year, mosquito activity has been dete...