Glenn Walters, the head of The Citadel, has decided to retire. He will leave his post at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Walters shared this news with the school community in early December. He believes it is the right time to move on. Walters has been in charge for eight years. During his time,
Minnesota is in the spotlight again, but this time it's not about the cold weather or the Vikings. The Treasury Department is digging into some serious allegations. They want to know if Minnesota's tax dollars ended up in the hands of al Shabaab, a terrorist group based in Somalia. This isn't just a
In a New York courtroom, the spotlight was on Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a healthcare CEO. His lawyers are fighting to keep certain evidence out of his upcoming trials. They say the police didn't have a warrant to search his backpack, which had some interesting items inside. One of
Russia's main space launch site is in a bit of trouble. A recent rocket launch caused some serious damage. The rocket itself went up fine. It carried three astronauts to the International Space Station. But the launchpad took a beating. The problem started with the rocket's exhaust. It pushed a ser
Plants have a clever way to fight off viruses. They use a system called SAR, which stands for systemic acquired resistance. SAR acts like a plant's immune system, helping it remember past infections and protect itself better in the future. Salicylic acid (SA) and its friends, like MeSA and AzA, are
Researchers have been working hard to find a way to control HIV without daily medication. A recent study involving 10 participants showed some promising results. The participants received experimental treatments designed to boost their immune systems. After stopping their usual HIV medication, six o
Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, known for its deep red roots, is now the center of a heated political battle. This district, which stretches from the northern to the southern border of Tennessee, is seeing an unusual surge of interest from both sides of the aisle. The special election to re
In Stockton, a city known for its grit and resilience, a peaceful birthday celebration turned into a nightmare. A family gathered to celebrate a 2-year-old's birthday, but their joy was shattered when gunfire erupted in the banquet hall. The scene that followed was one of chaos and devastation. A gr
In the middle of the night, Aminah Ali, a 63-year-old from Indonesia's Aceh province, found herself in a nightmare. The rain started at midnight, and the water rose slowly at first. But then, a loud roar filled the air. Her village was suddenly underwater. With her son's help, she climbed onto her r
Asheville is seeing fewer violent crimes this year. The city has reported a 28% drop in violent crimes compared to last year. This is the lowest number in five years. The biggest reason for this drop is fewer aggravated assaults. The city had a big spike in violent crimes in 2022. That year, there
