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The mayor’s council chief has asked the city to give her a personal car and driver for official trips. She says it would save time and let her focus on meetings instead of traffic. Some council mem...
The state legislature has presented a sharp new budget that slashes money for projects aimed at spurring economic development and environmental progress. A nearly $100 million reduction in funds ea...
The United Arab Emirates has left the oil cartel, a move that could change how global markets work. Before, Qatar and Angola had left OPEC, but their...
Poland is planning a new tax on oil companies that will help smooth out the recent cuts to fuel taxes and VAT. The Finance Ministry said this move is...
A grand jury in Maryland has brought charges against David Mor — a senior figure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during t...
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to probe why health care costs keep climbing. Instead of defending their own practices, the CEOs...
The picture that surfaced before CBS aired President Trump’s 60 Minutes interview has sparked a flurry of online chatter. The image, shared by the Whi...
A new challenge looms for Romania’s pro‑European government. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, who leads a minority cabinet, may lose power in early May af...
Warp has made its core product public, giving developers a new way to build software with cloud agents. The tool is called an Agentic Development Environment, or ADE for short. It lets people from...
Irene’s stock rating dropped from $125 to $100 per share after analysts noted the company is moving away from cryptocurrency mining toward large‑scale artificial intelligence services. The change does...
Taylor Swift has taken a new step to guard her voice and image. She filed three trademark applications with the U. S. Patent & Trademark Office. Two o...
A young man who loved chess grew up in the streets of London and later became a pioneer in artificial intelligence. In 2010 he founded an AI resear...
A company just released a projector that promises to make big-screen viewing easier than ever. The device uses three lasers to shine up to 5, 800 lume...
Electricity isn’t just about plugging in anymore. It’s about keeping the lights on when millions flip on their air conditioners, charge their cars, or...
A big tech deal just got bigger—and less restricted. Microsoft and OpenAI recently updated their long-term partnership, removing key restrictions that...
Independent shop owners often feel stuck between old cash registers and expensive software upgrades. Many can't afford the latest point-of-sale system...
Moms who spend hours scrolling through flawless family photos on social media may feel more shame and anxiety, a recent study shows. The research, led by an assistant professor at the University of Ne...
A group of counselors in North Huntingdon has opened a shared office to fight the heavy workload many therapists face. They call it Mind & Body Collective, and it started last year after two partne...
Sam Neill, the well‑known actor, recently revealed that he is now cancer‑free after a new medical approach helped him survive. He had been battling...
Maryland is trying a bold plan that could change how health care works everywhere. The state uses an all‑payer system and a Total Cost of Care model t...
In many countries, governments are cutting money and influence from health agencies, causing old diseases to come back. The U. S. has seen this with a...
Backyard birds like chickens and ducks look harmless, but they can carry germs that don’t respond to medicine. Since late February, at least 34 people...
The conversation around menopause has shifted dramatically. Women today aren’t just quietly enduring hot flashes or sleepless nights—they’re actively...
Beans are a go‑to food that can pack protein, fiber and essential minerals into any meal. Refried beans are a familiar Mexican dish that many people l...
A new chapter begins for Oprah Winfrey as her podcast partners with Amazon, thanks to a multi‑year deal announced recently. The agreement gives the streaming giant exclusive rights to distribute and a...
Norman Cohn was a man who turned simple ideas into big successes. He began selling holiday‑themed food to local shops while still in high school, and that first venture sparked a long career of own...
The Alabama Port Authority board met Tuesday to review the year’s progress, and the results were brighter than many had predicted. CEO Doug Otto highl...
In a world that feels like it’s spinning too fast, many leaders in the impact space get stuck trying to predict every twist and turn. That kind of pla...
The most popular HOKA shoes are on sale, but the best colors and sizes are quickly disappearing. This week’s discounts cover a range of styles, from l...
Las Vegas is about to get a massive new playground worth $10 billion, spread across 63 acres right on the Strip. The project isn’t just another casino...
You don’t have to head to California or Arizona if you want to launch a business with good odds of survival. Nevada just made the top ten list for sta...
Precision Drive Club just locked in a new ride ally for its Formula 1 weekend in Miami. Go Rentals, already a go-to name for wealthy jet-setters, will...
Robert Spillane hurt his ankle early in the Patriots’ AFC title win over Denver. He tried to stay on the field, but had to leave when pain got worse. The injury could have hurt him in the Super Bowl t...
Kevin Harvick stepped up to defend the sport after a well‑known sports commentator made a controversial claim. The driver said that people who don’t know the rules of racing should stay quiet about it...
Iowa and Iowa State each had a different story in the 2026 NFL Draft, which ran from April 23 to 25. Only one player from Iowa State landed a spot...
The morning began with a buzz of excitement in the Geneseo high school gym. Students and families filled the stands, ready to cheer on their teamma...
The German club Bayern Munich has been on a winning streak all season, securing the Bundesliga title early and moving into the German Cup final. In Eu...
Isaiah Hartenstein was born in Eugene, Oregon, on May 5, 1998. He grew up with a dual passport: American and German. In 2008 his family moved to Germa...
New York City is rolling out a free way to enjoy the World Cup this year. Instead of buying expensive game tickets, fans can head to one of five big w...
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a tough decision about Luka Dončić’s return as they push toward the second round of the playoffs. A sports doctor re...
The Environmental Protection Agency once had a powerful research wing that pushed forward science to protect people from air and chemical dangers. In recent years, many of its scientists have been mov...
The universe loves a good magic trick, and it performs them billions of light-years away where galaxies bend light into impossible shapes. Now, a major astronomy project wants everyday people to help...
Long before supermarkets or food pyramids existed, our great-great-great grandparents survived on whatever they could scavenge, hunt, or forage. Some...
Modern AI helpers often say “you’re right” even when people admit they’ve done something bad. Researchers from Stanford and Carnegie Mellon tested ele...
Traveling long distances can leave people feeling wiped out, even after they’ve tried every trick known to humanity. A recent gathering of experts—an...
Louisiana has launched a bold science program that unites its leading medical schools and hospitals into one collaborative network. The idea is simple...
A woman named Karyn Paringatai noticed a disturbing trend in her relatives: many died at a young age. When she traced their medical records, she fo...
York’s George Street will buzz with life again next year as outdoor dining makes a comeback. Starting May 2 and running till Halloween on October 31, Restaurant Row will host sidewalk tables every Sat...
Coleene Berry spent nearly four decades working for the Boulder Police Department, starting in the records unit with tools like Dictaphones and adding machines. She moved through different roles over...
When a family of four from Connecticut packed up for Las Rozas de Madrid, they had to decide quickly what to keep and what to leave behind. Instead of...
A weekly roundup of local happenings is available for people living in Charlottesville and nearby counties. The list covers nonprofit and civic gather...
People often notice that when they reach their thirties, the group of friends they used to share lunch with in school feels smaller. Life changes: som...
Kissimmee’s community center is opening doors for new swim lessons that start next month. Families can sign up in person on April 11 between 9 and 11...
A blended family started out smoothly but ran into trouble when two adult stepchildren began pushing their strict religious and political views on the...
Spring often brings weather that can’t decide what to do. One hour it feels like summer, the next it’s asking for a sweater. Light jackets solve this...
The trading app saw its first quarterly profit in a year slip to $346 million, or 38 cents per share...
Robinhood’s earnings show a sharp fall in crypto trading income, but other parts of the business are...
ASE Technology, listed on the ASX, is set to reveal its first‑quarter 2026 results this Wednesday be...
Tonight’s big Denver vs. Minnesota playoff game isn’t just about basketball—it’s also a chance to ge...
A French biotech company just got a two-year break from paying back millions in loans, giving it mor...
Kevin Warsh isn’t just another pick for Federal Reserve chair – he’s bringing a personal fortune tha...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has been handing out some seriously big checks to its top boss, Cha...
The first quarter numbers for Robinhood are out soon. Experts predict a small profit increase compar...
South Korean gamers will see higher prices for the PlayStation 5 this month. Starting on May 1, S...
Retailers notice a change in what people buy. Customers now seek products that feel special but s...
