A long time ago, in a small town in Illinois, a family faced a tough situation. A young boy named Chris was diagnosed with leukemia. His mom moved to Phoenix for better medical care. Life was hard. They felt alone. There was no internet. No social media. Just a library full of books and a TV show ca
In a recent speech, Donald Trump painted a grim picture of the US, blaming everyone but himself for the country's woes. He stood in a room decked out for Christmas, but his words were far from festive. Instead, he pointed fingers at Joe Biden, immigrants, and even "woke radicals" in schools. It was
In the world of hunting, who makes the rules? This question has sparked a debate that goes beyond just the love for the outdoors. It's about who has the right to enforce hunting laws on Native American lands. Some people think state officials should be in charge, while others believe tribes should h
Politicians often say things that sound serious but are not true. Let's look at some recent examples. Senator Raphael Warnock said Republicans voted to double health care premiums 13 times. That's not true. Republicans just didn't extend some subsidies that Democrats had set to expire. Most subsidi
Republicans are making a big deal about transgender health care. They say they're protecting kids from treatments they think are harmful. But doctors say they're wrong. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association support gender-affirming care. They say it's important for
The Trump administration is making big moves against trans youth. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just announced plans to cut off federal funding for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to minors. This includes treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery. The administrati
In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,
The recent U. S. decision to expand travel restrictions to include Antigua and Barbuda, as well as Dominica, has sent shockwaves through the Caribbean. This move, effective January 1, targets countries with citizenship-by-investment programs and weak passport security, according to the White House.
The DC area is in for a weather rollercoaster. Rain is on the way, and it's going to be a wet Friday. A cold front is pushing through, bringing showers and gusty winds. The rain will start Thursday evening and stick around until the weekend. Expect heavy rain and strong winds between 4 a. m. and 9
Central Pennsylvania is in for a wild weather ride. A big storm is coming, bringing lots of rain and very strong winds. The National Weather Service has warned everyone to be ready for high winds. First, rain will start falling tonight and will keep going all night. Most places will get about half
