The New York Times was accused of violating federal law by discriminating against a white male employee for a promotion based on his race and gender. According to a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment...

TikTok videos and everyday school conversations have made phrases like “that’s toxic,” “you’re gaslighting me,” and “I need to set boundaries” common among Generation Z, shaping how teens...

California hospitals are laying off thousands of workers as changes to Medi-Cal and reduced funding strain the healthcare system, raising concerns about patient care and access. Since mid-March,...

Doctors are warning people to stay watchful as human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a seasonal respiratory virus connected to illnesses such as pneumonia and bronchitis, is circulating widely in California. Recent...

A Los Angeles-based health care technology company is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into street medicine programs in the Bay Area. Akido Labs has started working with street medicine teams...

While mental health awareness grows across the United States, cultural stigma still silences many students from Asian immigrant families, such as those in South Korea.

The United States has depended on high vaccination rates to control measles, but rising vaccine hesitancy due to misinformation and a declining trust in public health is fueling outbreaks that otherwise...

IndieCade Horizons, a platform for independent games and interactive media, recently held a student-focused session called “Beyond the Textbook,” showing how real-world game design can be applied to...

National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed from Oct. 19 to 25, brought renewed attention to the dangers teen drivers face every day, from distracted driving to speeding and inexperience. In California,...

President Donald Trump recently postponed a planned 100% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals just as Pfizer rolled out a new Medicaid discount program. Under the deal, Pfizer will avoid the tariffs for...

From the colorful flyers lining Carlmont’s hallways to the specialized programs beyond campus, extracurriculars promise passion, growth, and belonging. But for many students, those opportunities come...

From smoggy skies to flood-prone neighborhoods, not every community in San Mateo County faces climate change in the same way. As cities roll out new sustainability initiatives and emergency preparedness...

Students, faculty, and union members gathered at the University of California, Berkeley's Sproul Plaza to protest federal threats to higher education funding under the Trump administration. The rally,...

Forty-four million. That is the number of artists who walked away from their careers in 2023. The path of an artist is anything but easy. The art world, shaped by unpredictable demand and changing...

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has warned 60 colleges and universities that they could face penalties if they don’t follow Title VI of the Civil Rights Act...

Throughout the United States, millions of Americans observe Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) every March to promote inclusion and highlight the contributions of individuals with developmental...

Travel expenses have surged in 2025, with prices expected to rise by 4% from 2023, which had already experienced record-breaking growth in air travel costs. As Carlmont students and families prepare for...

Vivace Ristorante, a local favorite, continues to serve the Belmont community as it lives up to its name, which means "lively" in Italian. Located just outside the Carlmont Shopping Center, Vivace’s...

Salmonella infections linked to recalled cucumbers caused a recent outbreak, reigniting food safety concerns in the U.S. Sixty-eight cases spanning 19 states, including California, have been reported of...

A phone app on Google Play can help people have lucid dreaming. Made by the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Northwestern University, the app Lucid Experiment allows users to play a sound and link that...

Insects are infesting holes in tree trunks and feasting on its interior, killing trees and placing Bay Area communities at risk.  Following their recent arrival into the Felton area and around Coyote...