This Family’s Got Brains—A Second Child Genius Joins the Club
A New Jersey family just welcomed its second child into Mensa, the exclusive high-IQ society—and he’s only five years old. Maddox Lopez, a math-loving kindergartener who already knows his times tables and explores coding for fun, recently earned membership with a Mensa-level IQ. He now joins his older sister Declan, who was accepted last year, […]
Utah Expands Free School Meals to Thousands of Children
In a win for students and families, Utah will soon eliminate reduced-price school meals, making them completely free for qualifying elementary students. Starting July 1, over 40,000 children in kindergarten through sixth grade will receive meals at no cost, thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Spencer Cox. The policy aims to ease financial […]
Former Landlord Lawyer Now Defends Renters in Need
Once known for representing powerful landlords in court, attorney Andrew Rabinowitz has found a new calling—fighting on behalf of tenants facing eviction. After years working for high-profile property owners, including the Kushner family, Rabinowitz made a dramatic career shift and now leads a tenant advocacy program at Rising for Justice in Washington, D.C. The change […]
Child Uncovers This 3,800-Year-Old Artifact
What began as a simple family walk turned into a moment of ancient discovery when 3-year-old Ziv Nitzan picked up a small stone near Tel Azekah in southern Israel. Known for collecting pebbles and treasures on outings, Ziv surprised her parents when she revealed the stone’s unusual markings. After a closer look—and a quick Google […]
New Research Project Aims to Decode the Mystery of Cat Behavior
Ever wonder why your cat sprints after using the litter box or insists on sitting on your most important papers? Scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, along with UMass Chan Medical School, are trying to find out. Their new initiative, Darwin’s Cats, is building a massive database of feline behavior and genetics […]
New Orca Calf Spotted, Continuing Legacy of a Whale Once Nearly Lost
A newly born orca calf has been spotted in the Salish Sea—and its birth carries a powerful legacy. The calf is the first known offspring of T046B3, or “Sedna,” a Bigg’s killer whale descended from one of the last orcas captured by SeaWorld in U.S. waters. Sedna’s grandmother, known as “Wake,” was saved from captivity […]
Philly Trolley Operator Spreads Positivity, One Ride at a Time
In Southwest Philadelphia, one SEPTA trolley is delivering more than just passengers—it’s spreading smiles along the way. Tracy Holmes-Williams, a veteran trolley operator of 26 years, has turned her Route 36 trolley into a rolling hub of encouragement and joy. Lined with handwritten notes and uplifting quotes, the trolley greets riders with messages like “Have […]
Volunteer ‘Grandpas’ Are Helping Kids And Both Benefit
A group of retirees in New York is proving that giving back doesn’t just benefit the young—it can transform the lives of older adults, too. Grandpas United, founded in 2018, brings retired men together to mentor boys and young fathers through schools and community programs. From teaching chess to simply spending time during lunch breaks, […]
A New Class of Antibiotics Discovered for the First Time in Decades
For the first time in nearly 30 years, scientists have discovered a completely new class of antibiotics—and it could be a game-changer in the fight against drug-resistant infections. Researchers at McMaster University identified a promising molecule called lariocidin, which attacks bacteria in a way no existing antibiotic does. Found in a soil sample from a […]
Tech Brings Fresh Hope to Affordable Housing
Innovative construction methods—from 3D printing to modular factories—are offering promising solutions to the U.S. housing shortage. In Colorado, companies like Fading West are building factory-made homes in just one week, helping provide affordable options for workers in high-cost areas. These homes, which arrive 90% complete, can be move-in ready within six weeks, significantly cutting down […]