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A Minnesota Family's Tragic Loss: A Call for Unity

June 28, 2025

A somber event is set to take place this Saturday, as Minnesota mourns the loss of a respected lawmaker and her husband. Melissa Hortman, a former Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, were tragically killed in their home earlier this month. The couple's golden retriever,

science

Wheat's Secret Weapon Against Drought

June 27, 2025

Wheat is a staple food for many people around the world. But it's in trouble. Droughts are becoming more common and more severe. This is a big problem for farmers and for everyone who eats bread, pasta, and other wheat-based foods. Scientists are trying to find ways to help wheat survive in dry cond

sports

A Summer Heartbreak: Hingham's Sports Hub in Flames

June 27, 2025

A beloved sports center in Hingham, MA, is now a pile of rubble after a massive fire. The South Shore Sports Center, a place where kids played, learned, and grew for 25 years, is likely gone for good. The fire started late Wednesday night, around 11 p. m. , just as the staff was leaving for the day.

science

Tea Trees and Heat: How Tiny Genes Help Them Survive

June 27, 2025

Tieguanyin tea, a beloved Chinese variety, is in trouble. The planet is getting hotter, and these plants are feeling the heat. But there's a tiny hero inside them: DOF genes. These little guys are like the tea plant's personal bodyguards, helping them grow and stay strong even when things get tough.

health

How Exercise Timing Can Boost Brain Power

June 26, 2025

Exercise is great for the body and mind, but how much and when you do it matters. The usual way to think about exercise is by looking at how often, how hard, how long, and what kind of activity you do. This is called the FITT principle. But there's more to it. Density is a new factor to consider. I

education

Teens, YouTube, and Parents: A Balancing Act

June 26, 2025

YouTube is a big deal for teens. It's where they go to laugh, learn, and sometimes, escape. But it's not all fun and games. Teens use YouTube for different reasons. Some watch to feel better, others to forget their worries. But it's not always easy to understand why they do what they do. Teens feel

sports

A Fan's Cruel Words and the Power of Sportsmanship

June 25, 2025

A recent baseball game turned sour when a fan's hurtful words left a player in tears. The incident happened during a match between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox. A young fan, just 22 years old, made a disrespectful comment about Ketel Marte's late mother. This wasn't just any co

health

Why Glioblastoma Fights Back Against Checkpoint Inhibitors

June 25, 2025

Glioblastoma, a tough brain cancer, has been a hard nut to crack for doctors. They've tried a treatment called checkpoint inhibitor therapy (CPI). It has worked wonders for other cancers. But for glioblastoma, it's not been as effective. Why is that? Scientists are digging deep to find out. They're

politics

Trump and Medvedev in a Nuclear Showdown

June 23, 2025

In a recent online clash, former U. S. President Donald Trump took aim at Russian official Dmitry Medvedev over claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities. Medvedev, who serves as Russia's Security Council deputy chairman, suggested that several countries might supply Iran with nuclear warheads follow

science

Cleaning Up Without Water: Dry Decontamination's Role in Hazmat Scenarios

June 23, 2025

Hazmat incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear materials require careful handling. The goal is to stop the spread of contamination and prevent harm to people and the environment. While wet decontamination is the go-to method, it's not always practical. Cold weather and lim