Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Political Bribes and a Pardon: The Sittenfeld Saga

P. G. Sittenfeld became the youngest member of Cincinnati City Council in 2012 when he was just 27. Eight years later, the city’s top mayoral hopeful ...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatme...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Travel Chaos Threatens Danish Votes Abroad

Denmark’s election on March 24 faces a new hurdle: voters overseas may not get their ballots in time. The country’s government warned that fighting...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Spring Day Ahead: Warm, Sunny and Mostly Dry

The morning begins with a light mist that lifts as the sun climbs, leaving clear skies for most of the day. High temperatures are expected to hover...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Snowy School Day Forces Many Class Cancellations

Heavy winter weather hit parts of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire on Friday, making roads icy and sidewalks slick. Because of the danger, ...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Presidents Gather to Honor Civil‑Rights Leader in Chicago

Former U. S. Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are set to attend a large memorial service for civil‑rights activist Jesse Jackson in...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

The 57‑Degree Secret to Feeling Good

A Japanese researcher in 2013 set out to find the perfect temperature for happiness. He concluded that when the outside air is 57 degrees Fahrenheit, ...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026POLITICS

New Jersey Builders Fight New Flood Rules That Could Hurt Shore Towns

The state of New Jersey has issued a new flood‑control rule that will raise the minimum height for houses in risky areas. The rule, called R. E. A....

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Oregon Legislature Stalls on Climate Bills While Some Rollbacks Pass

The short session in Oregon saw most climate‑focused proposals stalled, leaving the state’s clean‑energy plans largely unchanged. A key idea that woul...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Jiuzi’s New Cash Boost Could Shift Its Crypto Game

Jiuzi Holdings saw its shares climb sharply after announcing a fresh $80 million deal. The move comes as the company plans to enter the crypto‑asset a...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Weight‑Loss Pills Work for Most People, But Women Lose More

The new study shows that medicines used to drop weight, like Ozempic and Trulicity, help people of many ages, races and body sizes. Researchers at Joh...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Science Fest in Atlanta Lets Kids Meet the Minds Behind Tech

The 13th year of Atlanta’s Science Festival is set to spark curiosity with more than 150 activities and 100 hands‑on displays. It isn’t a quiz maratho...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Less Injections, Same Weight‑Loss Success

"It seems you can keep the pounds off while skipping some shots, a new study suggests. Researchers followed 34 people who had already shed weight on G...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Rainy Weekend Turns to Sunny Spring Preview in Maryland

Fog rolls across Maryland early Friday, covering the sky with a thick blanket that limits visibility to less than half a mile. The cloud cover stays h...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026CRYPTO

Kazakhstan Eyes $350 Million Crypto Play

The Central Bank of Kazakhstan plans to put up to $350 million into crypto‑related investments, moving beyond traditional gold and foreign‑exchange ho...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026SPORTS

Science Meets Soccer: A Hands‑On Adventure in Dallas

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is turning soccer into a science lab for everyone. From March 7 to September 7, visitors can explore “Soccer: M...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

New Deals and Fresh Spaces in Virginia Beach

A fresh wave of commercial activity has rolled into the Hampton Roads area. One owner turned an old factory on Cumberland Avenue into a potential ice‑...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

Grand Haven Eatery Shuts Its Doors After a Short Reboot

The Paisley Pig, which had been part of Grand Haven’s dining scene for nine years, will close its doors on March 29. The owners, Josh and Katie San...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Mountain Snowfall Surprise: Big Drops Expected Friday

A cold front is moving into the Front Range, and people should expect a sudden change from the warm spell that has kept flowers bright and trees green...

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026FINANCE

California Pension Funds and the Crypto Connection

The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied to the world of digital money. They haven’t bought...

reading time less than a minute