At Bolsa Chica State Beach, surfers are facing an unexpected challenge: stingrays. The beach has seen a rise in stingray encounters recently. With small waves and warm water for this time of year, more people are heading into the ocean. This means more chances for stingrays to get stepped on and rea
PFAS, or "forever chemicals, " are a serious problem for pregnant women and their unborn babies. These chemicals can cause low birth weight, premature births, and even infant deaths. They stick around in our bodies and the environment forever. You can find them in drinking water, fish, soil, and eve
Fireworks light up the sky during holidays, but they're also lighting up emergency rooms. Injuries from fireworks have been on the rise in the U. S. since 2012. A recent study looked at firework-related injuries from 2016 to 2021. It found that most injuries happen around New Year's and Independence
Manchester United is going through a tough time. The team's performance has been up and down, and fans are getting frustrated. After sacking their manager, Ruben Amorim, things didn't get better right away. They drew with Burnley and lost to Brighton in the FA Cup. It's been a struggle, but one play
The Patriots are set to face the Chargers with almost everyone on the team ready to play. Kayshon Boutte, who has been dealing with a hamstring issue, and Harold Landry, nursing a knee injury, are both good to go. Robert Spillane, who hasn't played since before the bye week due to an ankle problem,
Tottenham Hotspur's struggles continued as they bowed out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. The defeat added to the mounting pressure on manager Thomas Frank, who has faced criticism following a tough week. Frank's week took a turn for the worse after he was seen using a coffee cup with
The Buffalo Bills are set for their upcoming Wild Card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team's kicker, Matt Prater, is expected to play despite a recent injury. This is good news for the Bills, as they won't need to call up Matthew Wright from the practice squad as a backup. Instead, the
The Washington Capitals showed their strength against the Chicago Blackhawks in a game that had it all: returns, injuries, and a surprising win. Connor McMichael was a standout, scoring a goal and setting up another, while John Carlson, Martin Fehervary, and Ryan Leonard each had two assists. Logan
Kids who had a stroke at birth often find it tough to use language. But do they have trouble learning new words? A recent study tried to find out. They tested 3. 5-year-olds with a specific type of stroke called PAIS and compared them to kids without strokes. The test involved a game to teach new wo
The Indianapolis Colts are betting big on Daniel Jones to lead them back to the playoffs. This is a big deal because the team hasn't made it to the playoffs in five years. Chris Ballard, the team's general manager, has been under pressure to make the right moves. He believes Jones is the answer to t
