In a shocking turn of events, a young welder from Louisiana found himself fighting for his life due to a rare and deadly form of anthrax. This is not just any ordinary case; it's the ninth instance of "welder's anthrax, " a condition that only came to light in 2022. The victim, an 18-year-old with n
The U. S. Olympic hockey team has been announced, and it's a mix of familiar faces and fresh talent. The roster is mostly made up of players who competed in the 4 Nations Face-Off last year, where the U. S. made it to the final but lost to Canada in overtime. Three new additions to the team are Tag
In a recent online post, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran. He declared that the U. S. is "locked and loaded" and ready to act if Iran harms peaceful protesters. This statement came as protests in Iran grew, with reports of several deaths on Thursday. Trump did not explain how th
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, wasted no time making his mark. On his first day in office, he revoked several executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams. These orders, signed after Adams' federal indictment, included one that expanded the definition of antisemitism and another tha
In a quiet town near Charlotte, a young man's dangerous plans were stopped just in time. Authorities say an 18-year-old, Christian Sturdivant, was arrested for plotting an attack on New Year's Eve. He allegedly wanted to target a grocery store and a fast-food joint, aiming to hurt as many people as
People's beliefs can affect how they understand science. Two studies looked at how well people know about evolution and how their religious views play a role. In the first study, a large group of people from the U. S. were asked about evolution. Those who were agnostic or atheist knew more about evo
Naomi Osaka, the famous tennis star, is not feeling her best right now. She's playing in the United Cup in Perth, Australia. But she's been sick since Christmas. This sickness is making it hard for her to play well. Osaka lost her first match against Greece's Maria Sakkari. It was a tough loss. Sak
In a quiet corner of a federal document, a small detail could rewrite what we know about Hawaii's history. It mentions that San José State University has bones from an Ice Age person from Maui. This is a big deal because people usually think Hawaii wasn't inhabited until around 800 to 1000 AD. The I
Many people struggle to make ends meet, especially those relying on fixed incomes like Social Security. For some, the monthly check disappears quickly, leaving little for essentials like food. This is a reality for many older adults and low-wage workers who find themselves in a tough spot. They earn
The film industry, often seen as progressive, has a surprising issue. In 2025, only 8. 1% of the top 100 movies were directed by women. This is a big drop from last year's 13. 4%. It's the lowest number in seven years. Some might blame politics, but the problem started before recent changes in leade
