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Teen Crashes Car into Shop While Under Influence

November 22, 2024

Early Wednesday morning, a 19-year-old woman named Mackenzie Miller drove a green Mini Cooper into a picture frame shop on North Lake Drive in Lexington, South Carolina. This shocking event happened around 5 a. m. When police arrived, they found open beer containers in the car, but Miller wasn't at

science

Science Trust Climbs Back Up, But Communication Still Wobbly

November 22, 2024

Every year, experts and communicators eagerly await the Pew Research Center's report on trust in science. This year's results, released just last week, bring a glimmer of hope. After taking a hit during the pandemic, trust in scientists is slowly making a comeback. The survey, conducted with nearly

politics

Democrats' Diversity Push: A Wake-up Call

November 22, 2024

The 2024 election was a surprise for the Democratic Party, which saw a shift in their voter base. They lost support among Hispanics, Asians, Blacks, and both the working and middle class. The only group where they made gains was college-educated white voters. This raised questions about their approa

politics

Science Under Fire: A Global Battle

November 22, 2024

Science is facing heavy criticism from various corners of the world. The recent election of a leader with anti-science views in the US is just one example. Climate change, a pressing global issue, is constantly under scrutiny, with scientists and their findings being attacked. Topics like reproducti

education

MIT to Offer Free Tuition for Lower-Income Students

November 22, 2024

Starting from fall 2025, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) plans to make college more affordable. They'll start by not charging tuition for students whose families earn under $200, 000 a year. But the best part is that families making less than $100, 000 won't pay anything at all, incl

health

The Active and Sleepy Lives of Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Deep Dive

November 22, 2024

Are you curious about the factors that influence how active, sedentary, or sleepy adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are? This systematic review dug deep into this topic to help create better health programs for them. Let’s explore what they found out! One key factor is age. Yep, as the years go by,

entertainment

Morning TV Gets a Shocking Dose of Celeb Swearing

November 22, 2024

This week, morning TV shows got a bit more colorful than usual, thanks to some unexpected profanity from celebrities. It all started when "Great British Bake Off" judge Prue Leith dropped a surprising swear word on "Live with Kelly and Mark. " She wasn't done alone, as Richard Gere and Cher also let

education

Are Colleges Making Students' Mental Health Worse?

November 21, 2024

Colleges are meant to prepare students for the real world, but some might be doing the opposite. After the 2016 U. S. election, many colleges turned into giant comfort zones, offering students milk, cookies, and even cuddle sessions with therapy animals. Harvard and Cornell cancelled classes to help

politics

The Sad Truth Behind Laken Riley's Murder and U. S. Border Politics

November 21, 2024

You might recognize the name Laken Riley from the recent news. She was the 22-year-old nursing student tragically murdered in Athens, Georgia. But do you know the bigger story behind her death? Here it is: In March 2023, during a significant political event called the State of the Union, a congress

health

How Firefighters Learn to Deal with Trauma: A Look at Mental Health Programs

November 21, 2024

Firefighters often face intense and traumatic situations. To help them cope, many mental health education programs have been created. This study delved into the experiences of firefighters who participated in these programs. It aimed to find out what worked well and what didn't, across different pro