Prairie dogs are famous for their underground homes, built by generations of digging. These tunnels serve as safe spots from predators and as meeting places for their tight-knit groups. But how do their bodies handle all that work? Scientists recently studied nine black-tailed prairie dogs to uncove
Therapy can feel like a tight box when your beliefs don't fit inside its walls. For many Muslims in the UK, counseling often turns into a place where religion gets left at the door. Sessions focus on emotions or behaviors but skip over the daily practices that give people strength or make them quest
A recent clash in Jerusalem highlights the ongoing challenges of managing shared holy sites. Police detained a 36-year-old man after he allegedly struck a French Catholic nun near the Old City’s southern entrance. The suspect, seen wearing religious tzitzit, was arrested on accusations of a hate-dri
Journalists often expect celebrities to act like they're too important for small talk. So when the Dalai Lama stepped away from a 1994 news conference at Berea College, he did the opposite—making time for each reporter who had just spent minutes documenting his every word. His quiet gratitude stood
The New York Yankees are facing a classic baseball dilemma these days. A top prospect turned everyday player finds himself on the outside looking in, while a newer face steps in and delivers right away. Anthony Volpe, once a rising star with a Gold Glove and 21 home runs as a rookie, is now waiting
A group of high school track teams from Illinois just wrapped up a busy weekend of competitions with some impressive results. Downers Grove North’s girls team took first place at Glenbard North’s invitational, beating Lockport by 47 points. Their athletes won multiple events: Gianna Modica ran the 8
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics face off tonight in a must-watch Game 7, after Philly defied expectations with back-to-back double-digit wins to force a deciding match. Boston entered the series as heavy favorites, but their struggles from three-point range and Jayson Tatum’s early exit in
Atlanta sports fans have seen their fair share of dramatic moments over the years, some more embarrassing than others. The Hawks' recent playoff loss by 51 points stands out, but it's not the first time local teams have faltered under pressure. The Falcons' Super Bowl defeat, marred by a quarterback
Sports teams often grab headlines for eye-watering transfers or record-breaking deals, but one owner just made a move that makes a real difference off the field. A private philanthropist worth billions quietly put $1 million toward The Trevor Project, a group helping LGBTQ+ youth battling mental hea
Back in the 1990s, Suze Orman turned down a big publishing deal because she felt the price tag was too high. Her agent warned the offer might keep rising, even past a million and a half dollars. Orman didn’t budge. She believed accepting so much money would make her uneasy. Instead, she asked her ag
