A somber event is set to take place this Saturday, as Minnesota mourns the loss of a respected lawmaker and her husband. Melissa Hortman, a former Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, were tragically killed in their home earlier this month. The couple's golden retriever,
In parts of Africa, many people with HIV are on a treatment plan that includes dolutegravir. But what happens when this treatment isn't working well enough? Some patients still have a high viral load, even after getting extra help to stick to their treatment. This is a big problem because it means t
Rabies is a deadly virus that mostly spreads through dog bites. But sometimes, even small scratches or bat bites can cause infection. Scientists are still figuring out how this happens. A recent study looked at skin cells called keratinocytes. These cells are in the outer layer of skin. The study f
In the world of college English teaching, there's a shift happening. It's not just about learning the language anymore. It's about understanding culture and expressing it in English. This is where the "Production Oriented Approach" (POA) comes in. It's a method that focuses on creating and producing
In Zambia, life near wildlife isn't always a dream. Anthrax outbreaks and droughts are making things tough for people living in Game Management Areas. These folks rely on animals for food and money, but when diseases strike, it's a big problem. Droughts are a common issue. In fact, almost 90% of fa
The last episode of Squid Game's final season is packed with intense moments, but the biggest shock comes early when the main character, Gi-Hun, meets his end. After two rounds of the deadly Sky Squid Game, only three players remain: Gi-Hun, Myung-gi, and a baby. The baby is Jun-hee's daughter, left
The Supreme Court is wrapping up its term with some major decisions to come. One of the biggest cases is about birthright citizenship, which has been a hot topic for a while. The court isn't deciding if the policy is legal, but whether judges can block it while it's being fought over in court. This
Trump has been talking about a new trade agreement with China. He mentioned this deal during a recent interview, but he didn't share any specifics. The Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, also confirmed that a deal was signed earlier in the week. However, neither Trump nor Lutnick gave any details a
The latest numbers on inflation in the US show that prices are still going up, but not as fast as some people thought. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which is a big deal for the Federal Reserve, went up by 2. 3% in May. That's a tiny bit higher than the month before, but it
Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. So
