A newborn's first cry is a vital sign of a healthy transition to life outside the womb, signaling the lungs opening and the body's survival systems activating. This initial cry, distinct from adult ...

NEW YORK – When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg’s sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester ...

Hardeep Singh Toor, a taxi driver in Canada, didn't expect to pick up a passenger who would give birth in the backseat ...

On Dec. 22, 2025, the governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González, signed Law 183-2025 — formerly Senate Bill 504 — which ...

Babs Haggin-Roy recalls growing up in Illinois, the second daughter of deaf parents. Their home was quiet. No music, no ...

One of the new laws requires insurance companies to cover brand-name drugs when generics are unavailable due to shortages.

Hundreds of new laws will take effect in Illinois in 2026, but some could impact you more than others. There will be changes ...

A look at the week ahead: a roundup of new TV premieres and finales to help you plan your viewing for Jan. 4-10.

Happy New Year from Bee Cave Public Library! January is a time of fresh starts whether you make any official resolutions or ...

After months of uncertainty and missed milestones, a Texas mom captures the life-changing moment her 4-year-old finally hears ...

“Gifted” used to be an adjective, basically used as a term for smarty-pants kids. Or, to broaden it, to describe anybody with unusually strong abilities that they were born with. Like, say, not just a ...

Burris began teaching at Troy High School in the fall of 2019. She’s a firm believer in the importance of teaching ASL so her students will not only be able to communicate but also to help bridge the ...