Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a
Health care is a big deal. It's something we often don't think about until we need it. But in the U. S. , it's become a political football, with Democrats and Republicans stuck in a tug-of-war. Democrats want to make sure everyone has health coverage, but they're worried about the price tag. Some w
College life isn't all fun and games. It's a mix of new experiences, challenges, and pressures. But what's really going on in the minds of students? Recent studies have shed light on some concerning trends. First, let's talk about mental health. Many students are dealing with common mental disorder
Stephon Castle, the NBA's Rookie of the Year, has quickly become a standout player for the San Antonio Spurs. At just 21 years old, he's already making waves with his impressive scoring and shooting skills. His partnership with teammate Viktor Wembanyama has brought a new energy to the Spurs, and he
Australia made history by banning social media for users under 16. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, stood firm behind this decision. He admitted that the rollout was not perfect. Some teens found ways to stay online. They even bragged about it on social media. The new law affects big platforms
Utah's lawmakers had a busy night. They tackled a few big issues, like the controversial congressional map and a union-related bill. The congressional map was a hot topic because a judge had already stepped in and made changes. The lawmakers decided to fight back against this decision. One of the c
In the small town of Madawaska, Maine, a woman and her teenage son faced a tough situation. Kristen Henry and her 15-year-old son, Bradley, lost their home and most of their belongings in a fire. Just weeks later, another fire struck, this time destroying Henry's business and displacing a neighbor.
In a big deal for a small company, Four Points Technology just won a major award. This company, run by a disabled veteran, got the 2025 AWS Partner Award. It's a big honor for helping government agencies use cloud computing better. The award was given at a big tech event called AWS re:Invent. This
A new children's book is aiming to make coding fun and accessible. The book, called "Spaghetti Code, " is written by Karlie Kloss and Vicki Fang. It tells the story of a girl named Kelly Kent who loves spaghetti and coding. In the book, Kelly helps a chef build a pasta-making machine using code. But
In a time when political tensions are high, two governors from different parties are stepping up to show how it's done. Spencer Cox from Utah and Josh Shapiro from Pennsylvania have both faced political violence in their states. They recently came together to talk about how to bring people together
