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Dec 29 2025CRIME

Train Tragedy Strikes Southern Mexico

Southern Mexico faced a grim Sunday as a train derailed, taking lives and disrupting a key transport route. The Interoceanic Train, a vital link between the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico, went off track near Nizanda, a small town in Oaxaca. The incident left at least 13 people dead and dozens injured,

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Sunlight's Surprising Effect on Eagle Feathers

Spanish imperial eagles start life with bright orange feathers. But over time, these feathers change color. This is not because they grow new feathers. It is because of sunlight. Scientists studied this effect. They took feathers from young eagles. Then, they put these feathers in the sun for 15 we

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Dec 29 2025EDUCATION

Helping Paws: How Schools Can Better Support Service Animals

Service dogs are becoming more common in schools. They help students with disabilities. But many schools don't have good rules for this. This can cause problems. School nurses can help. They can make sure schools follow the law. They can also make sure students get the help they need. School nurses

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Metro Detroit Braces for Windy and Chilly Monday

Southeast Michigan is in for a rough Monday. Strong winds are expected to sweep through the region, with gusts reaching up to 55-60 mph. These powerful winds could cause damage by knocking down tree branches and power lines, leading to scattered power outages. High-profile vehicles, like trucks and

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Two Treatments Stack Up Against Scabies

Scabies can quickly become a big problem in communities if it's not caught and treated early. Usually, people use a cream called permethrin to get rid of it. But there's a pill called ivermectin that might be easier to use. Researchers wanted to see if taking this pill twice could work just as well

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Dog Hearts Handle Tough Conditions

Scientists have been looking at how dog hearts cope with certain health issues. They focused on a specific blood flow pattern in the main pulmonary artery, which happens at the end of each heartbeat. This flow, called end-diastolic forward flow (EDFF), has been studied in humans to understand how th

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Seeks Peace Path Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet with U. S. President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a potential peace plan for Ukraine. This meeting comes at a critical time, as Russia has intensified its attacks, launching hundreds of missiles and drones at Kyiv and other parts of Ukrain

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Dec 29 2025RELIGION

Aligning Goals with Higher Purpose

Setting goals for the new year often feels like a fresh start. But how can these goals connect with something bigger than ourselves? Different faiths and thinkers offer unique perspectives on this. For Baha’is, true change starts from within. It's about growing spiritually, not just achieving thing

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather Warnings: Southeast Minnesota Braces for Storm

Southeast Minnesota is facing a tough winter storm, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has taken action. They issued a no travel advisory for state and federal highways in the area. This means it's not safe to drive right now. The advisory covers 11 counties, including Dodge, Fil

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Dec 29 2025LIFESTYLE

Skeetawk: A Community's Heartbeat in the Snow

Skeetawk, nestled in Hatcher Pass, is more than just a ski area; it's a community hub. The view from the top of the chairlift is stunning, but the real magic happens at the base, where smiles light up faces as people glide down the slopes. Megan Justus, the general manager, sees this as the core of

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