Aidan Hegge, a 17-year-old student at Kasson-Mantorville High School, died by suicide on a hot July day in 2020. To put this into perspective, every day in the United States, 20 young people die by suicide. For every person who dies by suicide, 280 others seriously consider it. These statistics be
Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, is a significant day in American history. However, this year, celebrations faced new hurdles. In Bend, Oregon, organizers initially called off their public festival due to safety concerns, reflecting
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has faced a relentless wave of hate and conspiracy theories. This is not just about her. It's about how society treats public figures, especially women. The cruelty directed at Meghan is a symptom of a larger problem. It's a problem that needs to be addressed.
The idea of mixing perfect features from different people to create an ideal face has a long history. This concept, known as electio, comes from artists who combined the best bits from various models to make something flawless. It's like taking the best parts from different friends to make the perfe
The Pacific Islands are home to many U. S. Veterans, and sadly, these regions see high suicide rates. A recent study looked into the prevalence of suicidal ideation and non-fatal self-directed violence among Veterans living in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. The study also
The Florida Panthers have some big news for their fans. The team is throwing a massive party to celebrate their 2025 Stanley Cup win. The event is set for Sunday, June 22, starting at 12 p. m. in Fort Lauderdale. The celebration will kick off with a parade along A1A, starting at Riomar Street. T
Virginia is buzzing with political excitement as new faces emerge for the upcoming elections. Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has made history by securing the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. She is the first Muslim and the first Indian-American to achieve this in Virginia. Her victory was close,
The world of agriculture is always looking for better ways to grow crops. One big question is how to tell if eggplant seeds are strong and healthy. Strong seeds mean better plants. So, scientists have been working on a new method to check seed quality without harming them. They used a special kind
The fascination with unidentified flying objects and government conspiracies has been going on for decades. One former NASA official has decided to challenge the idea that aliens are visiting Earth. Joseph Gutheinz, a retired senior special agent from NASA’s Office of Inspector General, thinks it'
The Florida Panthers have done it again! They secured their second straight Stanley Cup victory by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6. This win makes them the first team this decade to achieve back-to-back championships, following the Tampa Bay Lightning's feat in 2020 and 2021. Sam Reinha
