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New Year's Eve Fun for Everyone at Sunset Walk

December 27, 2025

Sunset Walk is throwing a big bash to welcome 2026. It's a place where people can eat, shop, watch movies, and have fun. On New Year's Eve, there's a free party with live music and street performances. First up, there's a party for kids and families from 11:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m. Kids can sing alon

science

Fighting Superbugs with Smart Materials: A Breakthrough in Safety and Effectiveness

December 27, 2025

In the ongoing battle against harmful germs and the growing issue of antibiotic resistance, scientists have made a significant discovery. They've created a new type of material that's both safe and highly effective at tackling these health threats. This new material is called a covalent organic fra

science

Hamsters and Hope: The Leptospirosis Vaccine Breakthrough

December 27, 2025

Leptospirosis is a sneaky disease that often gets overlooked, but it's a big deal in many parts of the world. Scientists have been working on a new way to fight it using mRNA vaccines, similar to those used for COVID-19. This time, they targeted specific parts of the bacteria that causes leptospiros

health

Can Your Spine Reveal Bone Health Secrets?

December 27, 2025

Older adults often face osteoporosis, a condition where bones weaken and become fragile. A recent study explored if standard MRI scans could help spot this issue by looking at fat in the spine's bone marrow. Researchers focused on T1-weighted MRI images. These images can show bone marrow fat. The i

environment

Brunswick's Toxic Legacy: Who's Left Out of the Conversation?

December 27, 2025

Brunswick Landing has a long history with toxic chemicals. The recent 2024 AFFF firefighting foam spill brought attention to the PFAS "forever chemicals" issue. But these chemicals have been a problem for decades. They contaminated soil, water, and buildings long before the spill. Many people are u

science

The Hidden Power of Codonopsis Roots: A Closer Look at Its Antioxidant Compounds

December 26, 2025

Codonopsis pilosula, a plant known for its edible roots, has been under the microscope. Scientists have found a new compound in these roots, along with 29 others. These compounds belong to two main groups: lignans and phenylpropanoids. The new lignan's structure was figured out using advanced techn

health

A Joyful Surprise for NICU Families at Christmas

December 26, 2025

Christmas can be tough for families with babies in the NICU. The usual festive celebrations often take a backseat when a child is in critical care. This year, however, things were a bit different for families at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Santa and Mrs. Claus

politics

A Judge Steps In: Protecting a Digital Safety Advocate

December 26, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a U. S. judge has put a temporary halt to the Trump administration's plan to detain Imran Ahmed, a British activist fighting against online misinformation. Ahmed, who lives in New York, is the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The U. S. government accused

politics

Christmas Morning Chaos: Ukraine and Russia's Drone War Escalates

December 25, 2025

In a night of relentless attacks, Ukraine and Russia hurled drones at each other, turning Christmas morning into a grim scene. Russia sent 131 drones Ukraine's way, but not all made it through. Ukraine's air force managed to take down or disable 106 of them. Still, 22 drones hit 15 different spots,

health

Measles Alert: What You Need to Know After Recent Exposure in Boston

December 24, 2025

Measles has made an unwelcome visit to Boston. A traveler from Texas, carrying the virus, spent time in the city and nearby Westborough over a few days in December. This person flew into Logan Airport on December 11th and left on the 12th, staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Westborough dur