Doctors have been debating for over 25 years whether strapping injured spines in place actually helps patients or just adds unnecessary risk. New guidelines keep showing the same thing: forcing people to stay still with their necks locked in hard collars often does more damage than leaving them alon
Pennsylvania is spending time and money to train new teachers, but too many leave after just a few years. That waste of resources hurts students the most. Two lawmakers—one who became a teacher and another who went into public service—teamed up to propose a solution. They believe the state should in
Ten years after a Fairfax County firefighter was found in Shenandoah National Park, her family sees a small but significant shift in how the state views suicide. A bill signed this week removes suicide as a crime under Virginia law, even though no one was ever actually punished for it. The change wo
In mid-2024, a quiet neighborhood in Wadsworth became the center of a tragic incident when Shannon Sloan lost his life in a confrontation with police. The case began after Sloan had an argument with his wife about her stepson’s vape pen, which escalated into a heated discussion. Sloan, visibly distr
A big crypto wallet company recently took legal steps after a troubled business deal. Exodus, a company that helps people store crypto, agreed last year to buy another firm called W3C for $175 million. But now, Exodus says W3C’s boss, Garth Howat, is trying to back out without paying back loans firs
Students at Point Park University will see a small rise in tuition next year. The change is about 3 percent higher than this year’s rates. Undergraduate programs in education, business, communication and arts and sciences will cost $20 130 each semester. That totals $40 260 for a full academic year
The ride‑share giant is headed back to court after a recent $8. 5 million jury award in Arizona, which many see as a warning sign rather than an isolated incident. A woman in Charlotte, North Carolina, will argue that a driver who booked her through the app touched her inappropriately and forced her
The latest food advice points out that some fruits, usually not thought of as protein sources, can help fill the daily gap for many people. This idea comes from a new set of U. S. nutrition rules that came out in early 2026, urging people to eat more fruits, veggies and whole grains while cutting ba
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has given new guidance that lets some crypto trading apps avoid the usual broker‑dealer registration. The rule only applies to “user interfaces” that help people send orders with self‑custodial wallets, not to firms that actually trade or advise. To quali
Oil firms have long known that burning their fuels can harm the planet. Yet they hid proof and misled people for decades, blocking clean energy progress. Scientists and activists sued these companies to recover money for damages caused by climate disasters that were worsened by the fuels. The
