The study looks at how women aged 15‑49 in Somaliland know about HIV and AIDS. It uses data from a big national survey that collected information on more than 6, 000 women in 2020. Researchers checked who had heard of the disease and why some groups knew more than others. A key finding is that almo
A new Florida law gives the governor, the state’s security chief and cabinet members the authority to name any organization they believe is extremist as a “terrorist group. ” Once an entity receives that label, the state can shut it down and cut its funding. The bill also says students will be
Michigan high‑school sports are in full swing this spring, and the race for the Ultimate State Champion title heats up. The competition rewards schools for how far their teams advance in state tournaments, giving 20 points to champions and scaling down to a single point for 16th place in events like
The City of Orange wants to hear from its people about how to upgrade Grijalva Park, a former landfill turned 42‑acre green space. The park already offers trails, playgrounds and a sports center with basketball and pickleball courts, but officials see room for more. In 1999 the city bought the land
The world of youth athletics is growing fast, but the cost is piling up on families. Parents spend a lot of time and money to keep their kids active. On average, each day that a child plays a sport adds more than three hours to a parent’s schedule for driving, watching games, and handling chores
The world of professional basketball is getting a fresh twist. In the summer of 2026, a brand‑new competition called Dunkman will launch. It is designed to bring the most creative and athletic jumpers into a full‑scale league, rather than just a one‑off contest. The first season will feature twenty‑
The big U. S. markets finished the week on a high note, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all posting gains. Several shares caught traders’ eye for different reasons. Virgin Galactic shot up more than 24 percent, closing at $3. 07 after hitting an intraday peak of $3. 09. The jump follows buzz that
The U. S. is facing a decision that could change the lives of many citizens. A new proposal would push defense spending beyond $1 trillion, a level not seen since the Cold War. The plan would require cutting money from programs that help families—health care, housing, schools and efforts to pr
The Yankees began the season with an unexpected advantage: no new major injuries after spring training. While their rivals struggled early, the Yankees kept key players healthy and ready to play. The Mets also started well, but in recent weeks they faced setbacks. Jorge Polanco played through Achil
Baltimore’s streets are feeling the heat of spring, and with it comes a new worry: big teen crowds that can turn violent. Police say these meet‑ups, often called “teen link-ups” on social media, are happening more and getting tougher to manage. Last month a video from the White Marsh Mall showed h
