ROBERT F KENNEDY JR KENNEDY JR

Apr 20 2026HEALTH

Why Rheumatology Groups Need More Diverse Voices

Few people realize how much the lack of ethnic diversity in rheumatology patient groups affects real care decisions. Most of these organizations are led by and represent white patients, even though minority groups face very different challenges with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Th

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

What Did Trump's Mom Really Think About His Political Career?

For years, a fake quote supposedly from Donald Trump’s mother has spread online. It claims she called him an "idiot with zero common sense" and hoped he’d never enter politics. The words were packaged as a newspaper clipping with a real photo of Trump and his mom—but no actual newspaper or magazine

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

Florida strengthens crime victims' privacy rights after court ruling

Florida has long been a leader in protecting crime victims, starting with a constitutional change in 1988 that guaranteed basic rights. In 2018, voters approved Marsy’s Law, giving victims stronger, clearer protections like privacy. But in 2023, a Supreme Court decision took that privacy right away,

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Religious Blunder and the Pope

Former governor Chris Christie appeared on ABC’s “This Week” to criticize President Trump, saying the former president knows nothing about faith. Christie called Trump’s remarks toward Pope Leo “gross” and suggested the former leader’s conversion to Catholicism was not a strong foundation for such a

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Apr 19 2026SCIENCE

Science superstars from Boston shine at major awards night

Four Boston-based scientists walked away with top honors from an awards event that values breakthroughs more than Hollywood does. Held on a Saturday in Los Angeles, the ceremony recognizes discoveries that can take a decade or more to prove, unlike Oscars that focus only on the previous year’s films

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Menopause Gets Hype, but Pregnancy Care Still Gets Left Behind

For years, menopause was treated like a minor inconvenience—something to push aside with a shrug and a fan. Now suddenly, it’s everywhere: celebrities talking about hot flashes, influencers selling hormone "boosters, " and whole industries cashing in on women’s midlife struggles. At first glance, th

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Swiss Stadium Drops Kanye Concert After Review

FC Basel, a Swiss football club that runs events at its St. Jakob-Park stadium, decided to cancel an upcoming Kanye West concert after a careful assessment of the request. The club explained that its values do not allow it to host an artist who has sparked controversy over past antisemitic remarks.

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Fun Returns: Frankie’s Park Gets a Fresh Look

Frankie’s Fun Park, a beloved spot for families in North Charleston since 1990, is set to open its doors again this summer after a big makeover. The new design adds an 18, 875‑square‑foot arcade and upgrades the existing buildings, giving visitors more games and better food spots. A highlight of

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Balancing Work, School and War: Life in Iran’s Quiet Crisis

Families across Iran are juggling remote learning for their children while managing jobs, all under the shadow of a fragile ceasefire that ended airstrikes but left daily life unsettled. A finance manager in Tehran now brings her 7‑year‑old son to the office, where he attends online classes while

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Can drilling companies dodge past damage?

For years, oil companies have dug canals through Louisiana’s wetlands, changing the landscape forever. One parish took Chevron to court, arguing the company harmed the environment long ago. A jury agreed, ordering Chevron to pay $745 million. But the company fought back, saying much of its work happ

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