Obesity rates continue increasing in U.S.
By Tere Siqueira Percentages top 40 percent for most races/ethnicitiesObesity is a growing public health concern in the United States, particularly among minority communities – and a recent study shows it has a disproportionate impact on minority communities.Statistics from the “2022 State of Obesity” report indicate that obesity rates vary among U.S. racial and ethnic […]
Shooting at Kentucky bank leaves five dead
By Roberta Pardo A 25-year-old man shot and killed five colleagues on Monday (April 10) at the downtown bank where he worked in Louisville, Kentucky, police said, as reported by multiple media outlets.Eight other people were wounded, two of them critically, it also was reported.Those who died included Thomas Elliot, 63 and senior vice president […]
Middle school partners with SprayKC to paint mural
By CharaSprayKC, a local arts organization, and Guadalupe Centers Middle School have partnered to bring a Latin-themed mural to the school.According to Rodrigo Alvarez, an artist who worked on the indoor mural, it was a collaborative effort between Spray KC and the Kansas City, Missouri-based school.“SprayKC is frequently collaborating with artists to promote local art […]