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politics

A Palestinian Activist's Long-Awaited Freedom

June 22, 2025

The Trump administration's detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights activist and Columbia University graduate, ended after 104 days. Khalil, a legal permanent resident of the US, was finally reunited with his family in New Jersey. His detention had sparked widespread outrage, as it was seen

sports

LSU's Kade Anderson Shines in College World Series Opener

June 22, 2025

The College World Series 2025 is off to an exciting start. LSU's Kade Anderson is making a strong case for being the top pick in the upcoming MLB draft. The 20-year-old pitcher put on a show in Game 1. He dominated the field against Coastal Carolina, securing a shutout win. This victory put LSU

science

Psyche's Journey: Overcoming Propulsion Hurdles

June 21, 2025

The Psyche spacecraft is back in action, fully powered and on track to its destination. After a brief interruption in its propulsion system, engineers have successfully restored its capabilities. This spacecraft is on a mission to explore a unique, metal-rich asteroid in the main asteroid belt. In

health

Understanding ACL Revision Challenges

June 20, 2025

The world of sports medicine is full of puzzles. One of those puzzles is figuring out why some ACL revision surgeries fail. When an ACL revision surgery fails, it often means the graft tears again. This is a big problem for athletes and active individuals. It sets them back and can even end their ca

sports

NBA Draft Drama: Ace Bailey's Bold Move

June 19, 2025

Ace Bailey, the standout player from Rutgers, is making waves in the NBA Draft scene. He recently pulled out of a scheduled workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, who are set to pick third overall. This unexpected move has sparked a lot of talk and speculation. Bailey is the only top prospect in the

health

Fixing Knees: The Shape-Up Showdown

June 18, 2025

Knee injuries are a big deal, especially for athletes. One common fix is replacing the ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament. This is often done using a bone plug from a donor, called an allograft. Traditionally, surgeons have to shape these bone plugs themselves. This can lead to some problems. The re

health

Facing the Unknown: How Fear of the Afterlife Affects Palliative Care

June 18, 2025

Fear of the afterlife is a big deal for many people in palliative care. It is often ignored. It can be especially tough for those who grew up with strict religious beliefs. These beliefs might include the idea of hell as a real place. This fear can make it hard for patients to get the help they

business

Kraft Heinz Ditches Artificial Colors: A Big Shift in Food Industry

June 17, 2025

Food lovers, get ready for a change! Kraft Heinz, the company behind favorites like Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz ketchup, has decided to say goodbye to artificial colors in all its products sold in the United States. This decision comes as a response to growing concerns about the safety of synthetic

science

The Sun's Wild Dance: A Spacecraft's Close-Up

June 14, 2025

The sun is a star that is always changing. Every 11 years, it goes through a cycle of activity. This cycle includes times of calm and times of chaos. Right now, the sun is in the middle of its most chaotic phase. During this time, the sun's magnetic field flips. This means the north and south poles

health

The Power of Cyclophosphamide in Blood Cancer Treatment

June 14, 2025

Blood cancers can be tough to beat. But there is hope. One method that has shown promise is allogeneic peripheral-blood stem-cell transplantation. This is a fancy way of saying using stem cells from a matched related donor. This process is often used after a patient has gone through myeloablative