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Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was ordering a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving from Venezuela, ratcheting up pressure against leader Nicolás Maduro’s regime and suggesting an economic motive to the US’ military campaign in the region.
Where To Find Candleberries In ‘Arc Raiders’ During The Cold Snap Event And What They’re Used For
Everything you need to know about candleberries in Arc Raiders during the Cold Snap event.
Ancient bees laid eggs inside bones
A 20,000 year old fossil uncovered in a tarantula-filled cave has paleontologists stunned.
DOE Office of Science to Keep Basic Fusion, Quantum Research
Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said the new fusion and computing offices will focus on fostering industries for emerging technologies.
Shiffrin extends slalom domination with Courchevel win
Mikaela Shiffrin continued her ascendancy over the women's slalom in Courchevel on Tuesday night as she swept to a fifth straight victory in the discipline and 105th World Cup win.At the finish after her record-extending World Cup win, Shiffrin said she was not sure why things were going so well.
Home health care aide steals elderly woman’s credit card info, police say
A home health care aide and her partner are accused of stealing an 81-year-old woman's credit card information to make more than $1200 in payments.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Health Care Fraud Sentencing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Giselle Alexandria Farrell was sentenced to 24 months of supervised probation and ordered to pay $12,916.56 in restitution after pleading guilty to Medicaid provider fraud. “North Carolinians rely on Medicaid for essential health care,” said Attorney General Jeff […]
Johnson Rules Out House Vote to Extend Health Insurance Subsidies
The speaker had planned to give moderate Republicans seeking an extension of the tax credits a vote on their proposal, but said on Tuesday it was simply “not to be.”
Impact Awards Commend UT Health Science Excellence Across State
"'The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is,'" said Vice Chancellor Cindy Russell, PhD, quoting Jim Carrey.
Norovirus cases rising across LA County, health department says
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said cases of the highly contagious norovirus are on the rise.
Foldable iPhone's Screen Sizes Leaked
Apple's first foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display, according to The Information. Earlier this year, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the foldable iPhone would have a 7.8-inch inner display, and a 5.5-inch outer display, so the sizes shared in today's report differ slightly and might not be finalized yet.
Police investigating after person found dead behind SE Houston business, HPD says
Police said homicide investigators were called after a female victim was found dead behind a business near Cullen.
iPhone 17e Will Reportedly Fix iPhone 16e's Biggest Limitation
In February, Apple discontinued the iPhone SE and released a new entry-level iPhone 16e. The device features a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, an Action button, a USB-C port, and more, but one capability that it lacks is MagSafe wireless charging. In a wide-ranging report today about future iPhone models, The Information's Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu said that the iPhone 17e will address this limitation.
Metro Atlanta health facility owners indicted for stealing over $1.4 million in Medicaid, AG says
"They’re abusing a program that’s meant to care for our most vulnerable Georgian," the attorney general said.
Republican former ally blasts Trump on Reiner’s death: ‘Not about politics’
The Republican responded sharply to the President Donald Trump's statement, in which he said Reiner's death was due to a "mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME."
Trump's chief of staff dishes on Elon Musk's time at DOGE
"He's an odd, odd duck, as I think geniuses are," Susie Wiles said of Elon Musk Musk. "You know, it's not helpful, but he is his own person."
iPhone 18 Pro Features Leaked in New Report, Including Under-Screen Face ID
Next year's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be equipped with under-screen Face ID, and the front camera will be moved to the top-left corner of the screen, according to a new report from The Information's Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu. As a result of these changes, the report said the iPhone 18 Pro models will not have a pill-shaped Dynamic Island cutout at the top of the screen. Nevertheless, the devices will look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, the report said.
Here Are The ‘ARC Raiders’ Cold Snap 1.7.0 Patch Notes, Plus ‘The Finals’ Crossover
The ARC Raiders Cold Snap patch is about to drop, and here are the patch notes of what's coming with the game's biggest update so far.
Musk said he’d pull back from politics. He’s donating again
The world’s richest man has reportedly donated to Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, as his relationship with President Donald Trump improves
Ford is pulling back on EVs and getting in on the AI boom
The Detroit auto giant said on Monday it would pull back from electric vehicles in a move that would cost the company nearly $20 billion.
US politics live updates: Hegseth and Rubio to brief members of Congress on boat strikes as questions mount
On Monday night, the US military said it attacked three more boats believed to have been smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing eight people
Susie Wiles Acknowledges Trump’s ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions
In interviews with Vanity Fair, Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, called JD Vance a “conspiracy theorist” and said Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” the early handling of the Epstein files.
Immigration raids could threaten the rise of youth sports
The Aspen Institute’s National State of Play details how raids of parks where children play as well as rising costs, NIL, AI could reshape landscape.
Business leaders agree AI is the future. They just wish it worked right now
Last spring, CellarTracker, a wine-collection app, built an AI-powered sommelier to make unvarnished wine recommendations based on a person’s palate. The problem was the chatbot was too nice. “It's just very polite, instead of just saying, ‘It's really unlikely you'll like the wine,’” CellarTracker CEO Eric LeVine said.
Arc Raiders Cold Snap Update Goes Live Alongside Big 1.7.0 Patch Notes
Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has released the Cold Snap update alongside lengthy patch notes for version 1.7.0 of the extraction shooter.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Complicates State Health Care Affordability Efforts
The federal budget bill President Donald Trump signed into law in July is creating uncertainty for states trying to rein in health care spending. In California, a lawsuit by the hospital industry challenging state spending caps cites the law, which will slash Medicaid spending, as one of many financial pressures.
Snap CEO says he's gotten better at managing stress — and suggests reframing it as a 'gift' and 'opportunity'
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said that reframing stress as positive can have a "huge impact on your ability to manage it."
Where To Find Candleberries In Arc Raiders And All Flickering Flames Items
Here's everything you need to know about the Flickering Flames project in Arc Raiders.
Live updates: Rob and Michele Reiner’s son Nick ‘responsible’ for death, police say
Nick Reiner is “responsible” for the deaths of his parents, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner, Los Angeles police said. Follow here for live updates.
Innovation, evolution, revolution - golf's new faces championing change
With an influx of new people at the head of the sport's most important bodies, the groundwork is being laid for rapid change, writes Iain Carter.
Chris Hemsworth says caring for his dad with Alzheimer's has reshaped his priorities as a father
Regardless of the experiences and material things that money can offer, at the end of the day, kids "just want your time," Chris Hemsworth said.
Major San Marcos businesses that closed for good in 2025
From wings to vinyl, these spots said farewell.
Miller-Meeks says her health care bill would address ‘root causes’ of high premiums
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks said Monday the health care bill she is leading in the U.S. House would address the “root causes” behind rising health care premiums while not seeking to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
WHO highlights health risks and opportunities in the global waste crisis
A new World Health Organization (WHO) report, Throwing away our health: the impacts of solid waste on human health – evidence, knowledge gaps and health sector responses, warns that poorly managed solid waste is driving a public health crisis and calls for urgent action to protect people and the environments they live in.Globally, the volume of municipal solid waste is growing at an unprecedented rate. Yet, many countries still lack the systems and resources to manage this waste safely. “Solid waste reflects how our societies produce and consume, and how we treat people and the environment in the process,” said Dr Ruediger Krech, Director a.i., Department of Environment, Climate Change, One Health & Migration at the World Health Organization. “If we continue to treat waste as an afterthought, we will lock in avoidable disease, climate pollution and deep social inequities. This report is a clear call to put health and equity at the centre of how we design, manage and ultimately reduce waste.”The report summarizes evidence on how solid waste – especially municipal solid waste – affects health through polluted air, water, soil and food. When waste is not collected, or is dumped, burned or not poorly treated, it can release hazardous chemicals, contaminate drinking-water sources and create breeding grounds for insects and rodents.Communities underserved by waste management services, those living near dumpsites and poorly managed landfills and incinerators, children and pregnant women, as well as waste workers – particularly those working informally – face the greatest risks. For the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) community, the report underlines that safe management of municipal and health care waste is integral to safely managed, climate-resilient systems.A large share of municipal solid waste is still not collected or is disposed of in uncontrolled conditions, including open dumpsites and open burning. These practices damage ecosystems, contribute to climate change and undermine efforts to build healthy cities. When waste is properly managed, however, it can become a resource – generating energy and creating green jobs. The report calls for a coordinated, multisectoral response grounded in the waste hierarchy: preventing waste where possible, then reducing, reusing and recycling, with safe recovery and disposal.Key actions for governments and partners include reducing waste generation at source; expanding affordable and reliable waste collection services, especially in underserved communities; improving control at recovery and disposal facilities; and eliminating open dumping and burning, including hazardous waste. The new report identifies a central role for the health sector in addressing solid waste as a public health threat. The health sector can prevent and minimize health-care waste at source, improve segregation and safe treatment, invest in cleaner climate-resilient technologies, and advocate for health-protective policies and standards. The report also encourages more surveillance, research and biomonitoring to strengthen the evidence base, and promotes social protection and inclusion of informal waste workers.“This report gives countries and health authorities a very practical agenda,” said Mr Bruce Gordon, Head, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health Unit, WHO. “Health ministries can start now by ensuring safe management of health-care waste, developing strong occupational health programmes for waste workers, and working with municipalities to reduce health risks from solid waste by closing open dumps and burn sites and gradually improving towards safe services. These concrete steps save lives today and will make cities cleaner and healthier in the future.
Australia’s Star Entertainment CEO Steve McCann steps down
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Embattled casino operator Star Entertainment said on Tuesday that Steve McCann, the group's chief executive officer and managing director, will be leaving the company effective immediately. McCann will be leaving Star after navigati...
Access Health CT experiencing issues ahead of deadline for health insurance enrollment
Monday at midnight is the deadline to enroll for health care insurance through Access Health CT, and agency posted on Facebook that it is experiencing some issues. Access Health CT said because of a high volume of calls and visits to its website on Monday, people are having trouble getting on the website or reaching its call center. They urge…
All 1,600 Kentucky battery plant employees laid off as Ford pivots away from EV business
All 1,600 employees of the brand new electric vehicle battery plant in Kentucky will be laid off before Ford converts it to manufacture batteries for data centers and other utilities.
Prominent Peoria business files for bankruptcy to restructure COVID-related debt
A statement from Peoria Charter owner and CEO James Wang said the company will continue “normal business operations” as it restructures its debt.
The Game Awards Gave Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 A Massive Boost
Winning Game of the Year and eight additional Game Awards really paid off for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
PayPal Deepens Small Business Lending Push With PayPal Bank
PayPal said it is ready to venture deeper into small business lending. The company applied to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the
Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Amid Ford's shift away from making large electric vehicles, the automaker is adding a new product line to find a home for its batteries. Ford said Monday
Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Amid Ford’s shift away from making large electric vehicles, the automaker is adding a new product line to find a home for its batteries. Ford said Monday that instead of scuttling plans to build the batteries for those vehicles, it will pivot that capacity into a new battery storage business. Those storage systems, which will use cheaper LFP batteries, will be […]
Baystate Health warns of $146M yearly hit to its finances of Trump policy bill
The Baystate leader said the health care landscape in Western Massachusetts is certain to change.
Trump mocks Rob Reiner after death. Here's what Reiner said about Trump and Charlie Kirk
Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead at their home in Los Angeles this weekend.
Tonko accuses ICE of targeting Afghans in Capital Region
He said a series of recent incidents have targeted Afghans in the area.
Arc Raiders is getting festive tomorrow, as new environmental effects liven up outdoor maps
A new map condition is coming to Arc Raiders tomorrow, plus a new community event and departure window for expeditions.
2025 Has Been a Year of Unraveling Progress in Health
From vaccine hostility to the dismantling of USAID, the consequences of this year’s retrenchments will be felt for years to come.
Shedeur Sanders news: Bears defense calls out rookie Browns QB after ugly game
What Chicago's defense said about Shedeur Sanders after the Bears dominated the Browns
Here's where Tomb Raider: Catalyst sits on the series timeline
The Tomb Raider: Catalyst team has confirmed where the upcoming game sits in the series timeline.
Paid parking pinches Arts District businesses
Arts District business owners are outraged over once-free parking lots and streets being transitioned to a paid parking system, as well as a parking fee increase.
Prison health workers are among the best-paid public employees. Why are so many jobs vacant?
California spent hundreds of millions on high-paying prison and hospital healthcare jobs, auditors found -- but vacancy rates rose since 2019, exceeding 30% at three facilities despite bonuses and pay raises.
Police in Japan arrest a suspect in stabbing at an entertainment complex
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police said Monday they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka. Both had non-life-threatening injuries.
Behavioral health spending spikes to 40% of all children’s health expenditures
Expenditure nearly doubled in a decade; families paid $2.9 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2022
Horse Tracks: Broncos are the ‘overdogs’
Immediately following the Broncos’ playoff-clinching win over the Packers, CBS’ lead sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson asked Bo Nix what the “underdog Broncos team showed against a really difficult Packers team?” “That we’re the overdogs,” the quarterback said without skipping a beat. Yeah. Take that, sports pundits. The Denver Broncos are the overdogs. “Every unit played […]
Lara Croft actress Camilla Luddington bids farewell to Tomb Raider, as Alix Wilton Regan teases "we're just getting started"
Tomb Raider's Lara Croft actress Camilla Luddington has passed her bow and arrows to Alix Wilton Regan with a farewell post to the character.
'Scary' if Foden still to improve
Former England forward Theo Walcott says that if there is "a lot more to come" for Manchester City's Phil Foden then it could be "scary". Boss Pep Guardiola was critical of Foden in his post-match interview with Match of the Day after their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace and Foden agreed with his manager in his own response to the game. "It was constructive criticism I felt," Walcott said.
Incoming health care changes mean more overall struggles for Ohioans, advocates say
Health care advocates and researchers say the new year will be a challenging one for Ohioans with federal changes to health care coming with surety but uncertainty.
This Baton Rouge company wants to ‘dominate’ the Gulf Coast. Here's how they'll do it
“As far as I’m concerned, I want to dominate the Gulf Coast,” he said. “I want AG to be the wholesaler of choice for anybody doing business along the Gulf Coast."
Kansas football's Lance Leipold reacts to Chris Klieman’s retirement
Earlier this month, Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman announced he was retiring. Here’s what Kansas coach Lance Leipold said about that.
Chelsea 2-0 Everton
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League defeat at Chelsea. Here are some of your comments: Jack: As David Moyes has already said, not a bad performance but no real goal threat. Jack Grealish looked a bit off and losing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was s big blow.
Everything New In The Arc Raiders Cold Snap Update
Here's the new content you can check out in the Cold Snap update.
Police seek help identifying gunman who robbed Aurora business at gunpoint
Detectives have spoken with several people in the area who are familiar with the suspect but do not know his name, police said.
2 stabbed at entertainment complex in southern Japan, police arrest a 30-year-old suspect
Fukuoka police said they arrested a 30-year-old suspect for allegedly stabbing a 44-year-old man in the chest at the facility on Sunday with what appeared to be a kitchen knife.
2 stabbed at entertainment complex in southern Japan, police arrest a 30-year-old suspect
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police said Monday they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka, leaving them with non-life-threatening injuries.
2 stabbed at entertainment complex in southern Japan, police arrest a 30-year-old suspect
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police said Monday they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka, leaving them with non-life-threatening injuries.
Japan’s retreat from global health funding hands China diplomatic opening
Tokyo’s over 52 per cent funding cut to a global body fighting Aids and malaria risks damaging its hard-won reputation as a ‘peace nation’.
LAPD at Rob Reiner-linked home in Brentwood, two people found dead: Live updates
Two people, a 78 year-old man and 68-year-old woman, have been found dead a home linked to Hollywood director Rob Reiner, officials said.
Takeaways and observations from Eagles 31-0 win over Raiders
With preparation for a Saturday afternoon matchup against Washington looming, we're looking at takeaways and observations from the win.
Roob's Observations after Eagles take care of business against hapless Raiders
This is exactly what the Eagles needed. Roob has his instant observations after a dominant 31-0 win over the Raiders.
Roob's Observations after Eagles take care of business against hapless Raiders
This is exactly what the Eagles needed. Roob has his instant observations after a dominant 31-0 win over the Raiders.
WATCH: Trump addresses deadly attacks in Syria, Australia and Rhode Island at Christmas reception
As he arrived at the White House's Christmas reception, Trump paid tribute to those killed and injured in the three attacks.
Eagles vs. Raiders: Live score updates, highlights, injury news
Follow along with Week 15 game updates here!
US Sen. Rand Paul concerned redistricting efforts will lead to violence
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, in an interview for "Meet the Press," said he is concerned efforts to redraw congressional districts may stir tension.
NFL Week 15 Live Updates, Scores: Raiders-Eagles, Bills-Pats, Chargers-Chiefs, More
It's Week 15 in the NFL, and a handful of teams' postseason hopes hang in the balance. Here are Sunday's highlights!
Live updates: Eagles look to snap 3-game losing skid against Raiders
Follow along for live updates as Jalen Hurts and the Eagles look to snap a three-game losing skid against the Raiders.
Sen. Bill Cassidy says "there's a deal to be had" on health care after failed Senate votes
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.
Sen. Rand Paul says redistricting could lead to political violence
The Kentucky Republican said he believes redistricting efforts across the political aisle are a "mistake" that could lead voters to feel disenfranchised.
Poll: Most are satisfied with their health insurance, but a quarter report denials or delays
A large majority of Americans, 82%, said they’re satisfied with their coverage in the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll.
Health insurance under Affordable Care Act to skyrocket after Senate fails to extend tax credits
Health care advocates and progressive groups across Florida said the U.S. Senate's failure to extend premium subsidies for the Affordable Care Act was a "disheartening setback" that will significantly raise the cost of health insurance for nearly 5 million Floridians, including hundreds of thousands of people in South Florida.
UNC Brewing Science Program Goes Down the Drain
The University of Northern Colorado has canceled its Brewing Laboratory Science program as part of 50 total staff layoffs implemented due to a projected $14 million budget shortfall, causing dismay among enrolled students. Sean Johnson, the program manager for eight years, who helped forge local commercial partnerships, has been laid off with his remaining classes moving online. Students praised the program's practical science and networking opportunities. Affected students expressed frustration over the lack of transparency, the university's prioritization of larger programs, and the sudden loss of learning opportunities and mentorship. UNC's Chemistry department stated the decision was part of university-wide budget cuts and is focused on supporting affected students.
Is This Entertainment, America?
2-year-old Sizzling Hottie, said the chart for Evangeline Friday, "fell leaving the gate" and was eventually ambulanced off. Here is how that looked...
What Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said after Spurs loss
Oklahoma City saw its 16-game winning streak end Saturday night.
Aspyr explains how it approached the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, patches planned
In a recent interview with Nintendo Everything, Aspyr explained how it approached the recently-released Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. There’s been a lot of talk about the port since the launch last month. Especially given that there’s also a version for the original Nintendo Switch, some have speculated that the Switch 2 version is based on...
Small business owners seeing effect of paid parking in Wichita
Owners say the parking is making a difference in sales during the holidays.
Figure AI CEO says over 170,000 people have applied to his robot company in the last 3 years. He hired fewer than 500.
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock said on X that his company reviewed 176,000 resumes but most of them were "slop." Less than 450 people were hired, he said.
Erika Kirk says ‘everyone has a responsibility’ to turn down political temperature in CBS town hall
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, said in an interview released on Saturday that “everyone has a responsibility” to dial down intensifying violent rhetoric in the…
‘Fog of war’: Brown University professor describes police swarm after shooting
Computer science professor Michael Littman said he was grading papers in a building next door to the active-shooter scene when Providence police swarmed the area.
WATCH: Trump calls deadly shooting at Brown University 'a terrible thing' and 'a shame'
President Donald Trump said late Saturday afternoon that he had been briefed on the shooting at Brown University that killed at least two people and critically wounded eight.
Police respond to reported ICE raid at Brooklyn Park business
Brooklyn Park police verified that Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested one staff member on Friday at a business on the 8500 block of Zane Avenue North.
Hyundai CEO pledges to 'ramp up' production at Metaplant in Georgia
Tariffs and an infamous immigration raid haven't dampened the automaker's plans in Georgia, based on bullish remarks by CEO José Muñoz.
CNN’s Jake Tapper Finally Calls BS on White House Over Trump’s Health
Jake Tapper said the White House is “not telling us” the truth about Trump after a frazzled Karoline Leavitt finally responded to the Daily Beast’s queries.
Computer model locks in Eagles vs. Raiders picks, score prediction
How to bet Philadelphia Eagles vs. Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Week 15 action
Music City Madness: How sports build community across fanbases
For University alum Larry Gies, sports are all about a community coming together. Before tipoff for Illinois men’s basketball’s game against Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 6, Gies talked about what an off-campus event like this means. “I think it’s just all about community,” Gies said. “Life’s about community, life’s about interacting with people,...
Tomb Raider Co-Creator Doesn't Seem Too Impressed With Legacy Of Atlantis
"Personally I'd prefer exploring new lost worlds than another remake/remaster/reimagining."
Teen’s video a ‘Breakthrough’ in science communication
Seventeen-year-old Grace Lee from Chula Vista is gaining national attention as a finalist in the global Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an annual competition that invites students to create original videos explaining complex scientific ideas in creative and engaging ways. Founded in 2015, the contest encourages young people to break down advanced scientific theories using imagination and storytelling— “Steven Spielberg meets Albert Einstein,” as organizers describe it. Lee’s submission centers on the principle of least time in physics, a concept that explains why light always travels the path that takes the least amount of time. To bring the idea to life, she used intricate origami characters and stop-motion animation, along with simple at-home experiments, she said. “The fact that light always travels via the path that takes the least amount of time sounds simple at first, but nature is full of surprises,” she said. “This principle is actually very profound and underlies many different fields in physics that seem completely unrelated, from optics to Newton’s laws to Einstein’s theory of relativity.” Also, origami has long been one of her passions and integrating it into her project felt natural. She often makes origami gifts for friends and teaches origami in her school clubs. “A single 10-second scene would take hours to craft,” she said, noting the mixture of stop-motion and post-production editing required to animate expressions and movement. To ensure the science remained accurate and accessible, she spent time reading books and online resources, writing a script, creating a storyboard, and filming and editing repeatedly until the visuals worked.The experiments were among the biggest challenges. To demonstrate water waves, she used everyday household items — “a spatula and an electric toothbrush to vibrate the waves, glass in a baking pan for different depths, and an iPhone flashlight so the waves would be visible.” She also put careful thought into explaining the principle through analogies, including a gingerbread man and a fox. “Analogies and visuals are incredibly important,” she said. “Visual demonstrations allow viewers to see how the science actually works.” Beyond the competition, Lee is deeply involved in science leadership and advocacy. She serves as International President of miRcore, the world’s largest student computational biology organization, with 136 chapters across five countries. She leads a 20-member executive board, organizes outreach connecting schools worldwide, and has helped run workshops at locations including Scripps Research Institute and the University of Michigan. “I used to be intimidated,” she said, but she gradually grew her skills and confidence. “Now I am no longer afraid to use my voice and enthusiasm to bring out the best in others.” Her research experience includes two peer-reviewed papers on asthma and vaping. Misconceptions around vaping, she said, show why clear science communication matters. “Our research shows that there is long-term harm to your lungs on the cellular level that isn’t obvious unless you come down with an illness like the flu,” she said. Lee also founded Full Hearts at Eastlake High School, transforming the small club into one of the school’s largest, with hands-on service projects in partnership with local nonprofits. She continues mentoring younger students to sustain the mission. If she wins the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, Grace hopes the $100,000 science lab prize for her school will expand opportunities for students who have limited access to equipment and hands-on science outside the classroom.
How ICE raids and tariffs can hurt Hispanic business in South Florida
“Support your local businesses because they contribute to the community as well as give back to the community.”
Denver Mayor Peña makes unexpected announcement
Thirty-Five Years Ago This Week: Denver Mayor Federico Peña announced personal news that caught many of his supporters and Denver residents who paid close attention to politics off guard. Just two weeks prior on Nov. 16, 1990, The Colorado Statesman had published a paid ad embellished with the statement, “We’re for Peña, for Denver.” The […]
Dr. Oz took over Medicare. It hasn’t been the disaster his critics feared.
The former TV doctor running the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Washington’s wonky health agency, has garnered positive reviews — even from some Democrats.