Maria Pearson, now 68, has spent nearly four decades behind bars, making her the UK’s longest-serving female inmate. She has been locked up since 1987, surpassing even the notorious Myra Hindley in time served. Pearson is now fighting for her tenth chance at freedom, with a parole board hearing sche
The Department of Homeland Security has brought back a program. It is called the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement office. This office is there to help families. These families have been hurt by crimes committed by people who are not documented. The office is part of a bigger plan to
A support group in Dallas is marking a major milestone this week. The Stewpot is celebrating 50 years of helping people in need. It started as a small church effort. It has since grown into a big operation. The Stewpot offers a wide range of services. These include food, housing help, and even
In the world of medical research, biobanks play a crucial role. They store biological samples, or biospecimens, from patients. These samples are used to study diseases and develop new treatments. However, there is a big problem. Privacy policies in biobanks remove personal information from these sam
Cancer survivors have a lot to think about. One big question is how to live a longer, healthier life. A recent study looked into this. It found that following certain lifestyle changes can make a big difference. The study focused on people who had survived cancers linked to obesity. These inclu
The Dicyphus cerastii is a tiny hero in the world of plants. This bug is a big deal in gardens and farms. It helps keep plants healthy by eating other bugs that harm them. To understand how this bug works, researchers looked at how it grows, survives, and has babies. They checked how different plant
Countries worldwide are lining up to talk trade with the U. S. after recent tariff hikes. These tariffs, which took effect recently, have stirred up global markets and sparked worries about a recession. The U. S. president has made it clear that he's open to deals, but the process might be slow. Nea
The solar system might have a ninth planet. It is hiding far beyond Neptune. Scientists have been looking for it for years. They have not seen it yet. The evidence comes from strange orbits of small, icy bodies. These orbits suggest a large planet is pulling them with its gravity. A powerful telesc
The Last of Us has been given the green light for a third season. This news comes before the second season even starts, which is on April 13. The first season was based on a popular video game from 2013. The game's sequel, released in 2020, is so extensive that the creators always planned to split i
Veterans often face unique health challenges. A team of pharmacy residents is tackling one of these issues. They are using advanced technology to help veterans. Their goal is to improve health outcomes through personalized medicine. This approach focuses on how a person's genes affect their resp
