Maintaining your child’s oral hygiene goes beyond just brushing teeth cleaning their tongue is equally important. A child’s tongue can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, food particles, and dead cells, which contribute to bad breath, plaque buildup, and even oral infections. With kids often indulging in sugary foods and drinks, and sometimes skipping parts of their dental routine, their tongues are especially vulnerable.

A tragic incident during the Eid al-Adha holiday has left an Indian family in Dubai devastated. Issac Paul Olakkengil, a 29-year-old engineer from Kerala, lost his life while scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach on Friday, June 6. The young professional, who had been working in the UAE, suffered a cardiac arrest during a training session in the water. As reported by Khaleej Times, Issac was part of a supervised di

Mahesh Babu, one of Telugu cinema’s most admired stars, made a sharp style statement at Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee’s grand reception on June 8 in Hyderabad and it wasn’t with flamboyance but quiet luxury. Accompanied by his wife Namrata Shirodkar and daughter Sitara, Mahesh turned heads in a simple yet ultra-premium full-sleeve T-shirt, which has since become the subject of online chatter. Ea

Ohio has approved nearly $23.7 million to expand broadband infrastructure across 23 counties, a significant investment aimed at bringing high-speed internet to areas with limited or no service. This funding, distributed under the Broadband Pole Replacement and Undergrounding Program, is designed to support internet service providers by reimbursing essential infrastructure costs that often hinder progress in underserved regions. The program is a strategic effort to bridge the digit

A Chicago-based zoo is celebrating a major marine mammal milestone with the birth of a bottlenose dolphin calf—its first in more than a decade. The new arrival comes as a joyful update for staff, conservationists, and guests alike, symbolizing both scientific achievement and a new chapter in marine animal care. The calf was born early Saturday morning on June 7 to Allie, a 38-year-old female bottlenose dolphin who has been under the zoo’s care for many years. She began

The City of Houston has officially passed a $7 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, with significant wage increases for first responders and major cuts to several city departments. Mayor John Whitmire’s administration secured historic deals with both the Houston Police Officers Union and the Houston Professional Firefighters Association. The agreements, ending years of disputes and stagnation, are projected to cost the city nearly $2.5 billion over the n

Cedar Hill, TX – Cedar Hill Independent School District has announced Dr. Maria Gamell as the sole finalist for the position of superintendent following a comprehensive selection process. The announcement was made during a board meeting on Thursday, highlighting Gamell’s extensive experience and vision for educational leadership. With 24 years of service in the field of education, Dr. Gamell most recently

A group of young innovators from San Ramon has made their mark on the international stage. A team of 6th and 7th graders from Windemere Middle School earned second place out of 100 teams at the prestigious Destination Imagination Global Finals, held earlier this month. Their success didn’t stop there they were also honored with the coveted Da Vinci Award, which recognizes teams that display extraordinary creativity and innovative thinking.

Looking to bring home a new four-legged companion? This Saturday, June 7, the East Bay SPCA is hosting a fee-waived pet adoption event at both its Dublin and Oakland centers as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day. The event gives residents across the Bay Area an opportunity to adopt a dog or cat at no cost, with all animals spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. More than 150 animal shelte

In celebration of World Environment Day, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has launched a unique initiative by distributing over 6,000 seed balls to passengers. Spearheaded by GMR Aero’s Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), this campaign aligns environmental awareness with community upliftment. Flyers are invited to take home and plant seed balls made from ecologically valuable species such as Lemon, Tamarind, Gooseberry, Neem, and

The D.C. Council has voted to delay a planned increase in the tipped minimum wage from $10 to $12, a move originally scheduled to take effect on July 1. The decision, which passed in an 8-4 vote, shifts the increase to October, reigniting debate surrounding the future of Initiative 82. This voter-approved ballot measure, passed in 2022 with overwhelming support, aims to gradually raise the minimum wage for tipped workers to $17.50 by 2027. However, with growing concerns from the restaurant in

In a surprising move during the first week of Pride Month, the mayor of Taylor, Texas, Dwayne Ariola, declined to issue a proclamation recognizing Taylor Pride, sparking backlash from LGBTQIA advocates and local community members. According to Taylor Pride representatives, this marks the first time the city has refused the request since the proclamation tradition began in 2020. Community Reaction and Rising T

A 71-year-old woman from Texas has died after contracting a rare and almost always fatal brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as a brain-eating amoeba. The woman reportedly used unboiled tap water from an RV water system to rinse her sinuses while staying at a campground. The infection, identified as primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), is caused when the amoeba enters the body through the nasal passages and travels to the

When it comes to health supplements, timing isn’t just a minor detail it can significantly affect how your body absorbs and uses them. Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary recently broke down the best times to take common supplements like Omega 3, vitamin D, B12, and magnesium, explaining how poor timing can completely negate their benefits. In her Instagram post, Chowdhary emphasized that "right supplements with

Legendary chess grandmaster Susan Polgar has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued encouragement of Indian chess, following teenage prodigy D Gukesh’s sensational win over world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Polgar, who has played a key role in mentoring young Indian chess talents over the years, reshared PM Modi’s congratulatory post on Gukesh’s

Amazon has launched a groundbreaking artificial intelligence initiative in Sunnyvale that could reshape how packages are delivered across the United States. The tech giant introduced its new Agentic AI team at Lab126, its research and development facility located at 1100 Enterprise Way in the heart of Silicon Valley. This team is focused on developing autonomous AI systems capable of making decisions and acting independently, which will significantly enhance Amazon's robotics capabilities

India is currently witnessing a rise in Covid-19 cases driven by new sub-lineages of the virus. However, according to top Indian biologist Dr. Vineeta Bal, these emerging variants are not causing severe illness or deaths on the scale seen during earlier waves like Delta in 2021. Dr. Bal, a former scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, explained that widespread vaccination and natural infections have created

Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal stunned fans by tying the knot in a private, registered wedding ceremony on June 4, 2025. Known for keeping her personal life low-key, Hina broke the internet when she shared glimpses of the elegant celebration on Instagram. The couple chose to keep things intimate, yet every detail reflected intention and quiet elegance.

Kamal Haasan’s much-anticipated collaboration with director Mani Ratnam, Thug Life, is all set to roar at the box office on its opening day. Backed by an overwhelming response to advance bookings and strong word of mouth, the film is likely to mark one of the biggest openings of 2025 for an Indian film. As of 6 am on release day, Thug Life had sold over 3.5 lakh tickets across multiple languag

Dollar Tree, a major American discount retailer, has issued a warning that its earnings for the second quarter could fall by as much as 50% compared to the same period last year. The projected drop is largely due to increased import costs triggered by newly imposed tariffs on goods from China. The company sources the majority of its merchandise—ranging from disposable tableware, seasonal items, toys, and puzzles to low-cost clothing and accessories—from Chinese manufac