Salem is about to lose its only safe space for young people struggling with mental health. The Salem Drop, a youth mental health drop-in center, is closing its doors because of big funding cuts. This is a huge blow to the community, especially since Oregon is already struggling with mental health is
Bobbi Rath Smith made a big difference in the American Thyroid Association. She led the group for almost two decades. Her work started in 2001 and lasted until 2020. She held important roles as the Executive Director and CEO. Her leadership helped the association grow and improve. The American Thyr
Many famous people have Black ancestors, but not everyone knows about it. Some have only recently found out. Others have always known but didn't talk about it much. This is especially true for those who can "pass" as white. They might have faced different challenges because of their mixed heritage.
Zac Veen has turned his life around after a tough season that saw him struggle with weight and substance use. The 24‑year‑old, who once weighed over 200 pounds, has shed the excess and now stands taller on a frame that matches what scouts saw in high school. His hair is back to natural brown, moving
An independent group of forensic experts has questioned the official verdict that a famous rock star died by suicide in 1994. Their review of the original autopsy and crime scene notes led them to propose a different explanation: that he was killed. The team brought in a specialist who has handle
In soccer, growing kids face unique injury risks that adults do not. A new study shows that the way a child’s body changes can lead to problems that are different from those seen in older players. The research points out that a child’s bones, muscles and joints are still developing, which makes c
Maxx Crosby, the star defender for the Las Vegas Raiders, has sparked a fresh wave of speculation about his next move. While he hasn’t confirmed or denied telling minority owner Tom Brady that he will never play for the team again, his recent comments on SiriusXM’s “Let’s Go! ” show hinted at deeper
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A Chinese gig‑app that let people pay for someone to bow at Lunar New Year celebrations was shut down after users complained. The service showed a worker in orange, kneeling before an elderly couple, and many people found the idea offensive. Critics said turning filial piety into a paid act hurt
Scientists have found a fresh method to model how light powers chemical changes on tiny catalysts. Traditional calculations look only at the ground state, missing key details of how photons influence reactions. The new approach adds excited‑state information directly into energy diagrams, giving a c
