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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Trump Takes on Wall Street: A Battle of Power and Politics

The recent legal action by former President Donald Trump against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon shows a growing tension between Trump and major financial institutions. This lawsuit, seeking $5 billion, claims that Trump and his businesses had their accounts closed for political reasons. Trum

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Ordinary People Taking a Stand: How Minnesotans Are Watching ICE

In Minnesota, regular folks are stepping up to keep an eye on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This surge in volunteers happened after a local woman, Renee Good, was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Fabiola, a mom and business owner, is one of those who decided to get involved, even

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Feeding the Critically Ill: A Debate on Continuing Nutrition During Minor Stomach Bleeds

When someone is very sick, doctors often use a special feeding tube to give them the nutrients they need. This is called enteral nutrition, or EN for short. It's the top choice for feeding critically ill patients. But what happens when these patients have a minor stomach bleed? Should doctors keep f

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Jan 25 2026SCIENCE

Akron's Space Pioneer: Judith Resnik's Journey

Judith Resnik, a brilliant engineer from Akron, made history as the second American woman in space. She flew aboard the Discovery in 1984, but her life was tragically cut short when the Challenger exploded in 1986. Resnik was always confident about the safety of space missions, even joking that the

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Jan 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

Idaho's Water Guardians: How Science is Saving the State's Precious Resource

Idaho is making big moves to protect its water. The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) is leading the charge. It's giving out over $580, 000 to fund eight research projects. These projects are happening at the state's public universities. They aim to tackle Idaho's water problems head-

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

How Ultrasound Tech is Changing Emergency Care

In the fast-paced world of emergency medicine, a handy tool has been making waves. It's called point-of-care ultrasound, or POCUS for short. This gadget is like a superhero for doctors, helping them see inside the body without any cuts or big machines. POCUS is not just any tool. It's easy to use,

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Jan 25 2026OPINION

Talking Politics with Family: A Science-Backed Guide

Family gatherings can be tense when politics come up. A recent encounter with a father-in-law, a conservative Army veteran, sparked a potential debate about immigration. The writer, a liberal professor, wondered if their differing views would lead to a heated argument or a meaningful discussion. Ma

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Confusion: Iowa's Health Leaders Need to Step Up

Iowa's health leaders are facing a tough challenge. They need to make sure vaccines stay safe and effective. This is not just a job for one political party. It's something everyone should care about. A big change happened recently. A group called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (AC

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Grand Rapids Hospital Gets a Major Upgrade

Big changes are coming to Grand Rapids! Corewell Health is planning a huge expansion of the Butterworth Hospital campus. They want to build a new 180-bed tower across from the hospital. This tower will be massive, with 621, 000 square feet of space. It will have modern operating rooms and a larger e

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Jan 25 2026OPINION

Why Cutting Mental Health Funding is a Big Mistake

Recently, a huge amount of federal money for mental health services was almost cut off. Then, it was put back. This back-and-forth shows a big problem: mental health care is not being treated as important as it should be. The money that was at risk pays for important things. It helps kids and famil

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