Missouri has just joined the list of states where you can bet on sports, and Caesars is leading the charge. They've launched their mobile app and in-person betting spots in the state. If you're 21 or older, you can now place bets on your favorite teams right from your phone or at Harrah’s Kansas Cit
A coach from Peoria is in big trouble. Aydan Trueblood, 22, is accused of hurting a young girl who played in the sports team he coached. He is locked up and will stay that way until his trial. The bad thing happened at his parents' house. The girl and Trueblood talked on Snapchat. Then, she left he
A former gymnastics coach, Sean Gardner, is accused of sexually abusing young athletes. Two gymnasts have filed lawsuits against USA Gymnastics and the US Center for SafeSport. They claim these organizations did not act on reports of Gardner's inappropriate behavior. The lawsuits state that complai
Ohio saw a rough Thanksgiving weekend on the roads. Eleven people lost their lives in eight crashes. This happened because of bad weather. Snow and strong winds made driving super dangerous. The Ohio State Highway Patrol had to deal with 766 crashes. That's 11% more than last year. Bad weather means
A man who once held a position of trust in a Chicago hospital now faces serious charges. Edmund Rivers, a former mental health counselor, is accused of sexually assaulting five young boys. These assaults allegedly happened between 1996 and 2004 at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital. The hospital,
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition. It happens when blood vessels in the placenta don't work right. This can lead to high blood pressure and other problems. Scientists think a protein called Thrombospondin-1 (THBS1) might be involved. THBS1 is a big molecule in the body. It usually helps
Tennessee, known for its strong Republican base, is currently the center of attention for a special House election. The event has drawn significant interest from high-profile Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump. Their involvement highlights the importance of
Russia's only way to send astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) has hit a bump. A key structure at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan took a tumble right after a recent launch. This leaves Russia in a bit of a pickle, as they can't send anything up to the ISS until it's
Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, has been through a tough time recently. His title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 didn't go as planned. In the first round, Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in the eye, leaving him unable to see clearly. Aspinall chose not to continue the fight, whic
The liver is a tough organ. It can handle a lot of damage. But when liver cells die, they release signals that cause inflammation. This is not from an infection. It is from the body's own response to injury. Neutrophils are the first responders. They release traps to catch invaders. These traps are
