The afternoon of Friday is set to bring a lovely late May sun across the DMV, with temperatures climbing into the mid‑70s and a gentle northwest breeze. The dry air that has settled over the area will keep outdoor activities comfortable as people head into their evening commutes and Friday night pla
The Kamin Science Center is adding a new thrill to its lineup with an upcoming “Science of Speed” exhibit that opens on August 1. The show will replace the old SportsWorks space in a 21, 000‑square‑foot building that is being renovated. Visitors will race on a multi‑level, LED‑lit track where eig
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a fresh Ebola outbreak, and researchers are racing to stop it. Within days of the World Health Organization calling for an emergency, teams had already pinpointed the most promising drugs and vaccines. They are leaning on lessons from past crises—Eb
The story began with a single patient in Switzerland whose semen still carried viral RNA years after he recovered from hantavirus. The headline that caught worldwide attention claimed the virus could survive in sperm for up to six years and pose a sexual transmission risk. The claim was amplified by
The United States has officially labeled two major Brazilian crime syndicates, the Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist groups. This move follows a trend started by former President Trump in 2025 that aimed to give law‑enforcement agencies more power against violent organizations worl
The next week brings two important gatherings in Amarillo that shine a light on local sports heroes. On June 7, the Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame will honor a new class of athletes and coaches. A ceremony at the Civic Center Grand Plaza kicks off at 2 p. m. , followed by a free reception. Four
The racing legend died at 41 after a sudden collapse during a training session. He was coughing up blood and became unresponsive before help arrived. Investigators found he had pneumonia that worsened into sepsis, a life‑threatening infection. The condition also caused severe blood loss, leading
The Tewksbury Hospital campus hides a small museum that invites visitors to step back into the past of medicine and care. Inside, people can see how early attempts to stop disease spread were made, how mental illness was once treated, and what lessons have been learned over centuries. The buildin
The battle against smoking in the United States has seen huge gains, with high‑school cigarette use dropping from nearly 30% a quarter century ago to just 1. 7% today. Yet this progress is now under attack from a new product: flavored e‑cigarettes. About eight percent of teens vape regularly, and mo
The Florida Special Olympics tennis event held at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona saw Team Sarasota shine, grabbing nine medals across different categories. Coaches Ron and Brenda Shields guided a group of nine athletes who all earned podium finishes: Dylan Mayes and Virginia Barakos took gold
