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Alaska's Mental Health Crisis: A System in Need of Urgent Fixes

December 21, 2025

Alaska's mental health system is in a state of emergency. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is underfunded and overwhelmed. This leaves many Alaskans in a tough spot. They need mental health treatment but can't get it. Some are stuck in jail. Others are left on the streets. This is not okay. T

finance

Life's Big Moments and Your Retirement Plans

December 21, 2025

Life doesn't always go as planned, and that's okay. Big life events can shake up your retirement plans in a big way. These events can be happy, sad, or just unexpected. They can change when you retire and how you live after you stop working. Some events have a huge impact. Losing a spouse or gettin

health

Bone Care: Why Calcium and Vitamin D Matter as You Age

December 21, 2025

As people get older, their bones become weaker. This is especially true for women going through menopause. During this time, women lose a lot of bone mass quickly. After menopause, bone loss slows down but still happens every year. Men also lose bone mass as they age, starting around 50. Weaker bon

education

A Teacher's Unwavering Commitment: 60+ Years in the Same School

December 21, 2025

In a small town called Westmoreland, Tennessee, a teacher named Glenda Akin has made history. She has been teaching at the same high school for over 60 years! This is not just a long time; it is a Guinness World Record. Akin has spent more than six decades shaping young minds and contributing to her

education

The Struggle for School: Rohingya Refugees and the Right to Learn

December 21, 2025

The Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face a tough reality when it comes to education. Despite international laws that promise everyone the right to learn, these promises often stay just that—promises. The Rohingyas, who fled violence in Myanmar, find themselves in a tricky situation. Bangladesh has t

health

A Closer Look at Fixing Missing Teeth with Tiny Implants

December 20, 2025

When someone is born without a maxillary lateral incisor, it can be a real problem. The bone in that area is often too small for regular implants. But now, there's a new solution: narrow-diameter implants. These tiny implants might just be the answer for people with this issue. Researchers have bee

crime

The Hunt for Nick Reiner: How Technology Helped Track a Fugitive

December 20, 2025

Nick Reiner, the son of renowned figures Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, found himself at the center of a grim investigation after his parents were tragically killed in their Brentwood home. The police quickly zeroed in on Nick as the prime suspect, but locating him proved to be a challenge.

science

How Tiny Droplets Might Help Fight Brain Diseases

December 20, 2025

Inside cells, there are tiny droplets that act like little factories. These droplets, called coacervates, are important for many cell functions. They form when certain molecules group together, creating a separate liquid phase within the cell. This process is normal and helps cells work properly. H

science

Boosting Battery Performance with a Smart Catalyst Mix

December 20, 2025

Researchers have found a way to make rechargeable zinc-air batteries last longer and work better. They did this by mixing a special catalyst with a smart helper called CeO2. The catalyst, made of iron and cobalt atoms, is good at helping oxygen reactions. But it has problems. It wears out too fast a

technology

Tech and Politics: Key Trends That Defined 2025

December 20, 2025

In 2025, the world saw some big shifts in tech and politics. Let's break down the most important trends that shaped the year. First, there was a lot of talk about AI. It's everywhere now, changing how we live and work. But not everyone is happy about it. Some people are worried about jobs and priva