A former personal assistant has filed a lawsuit against Howard Stern and his wife Beth, arguing that her firing came with unenforceable paperwork and an unpleasant workplace. Leslie Kuhn worked for them from late 2022 until February 2024, starting as an office manager before moving into a larger rol
Two climbers clung to a rocky cliff in New Zealand for three freezing nights after their rescue beacon activated. Heavy rain and poor visibility delayed their extraction until conditions improved. Though they used a makeshift shelter, waterlogged gear made survival difficult. One climber’s family ra
Queen Elizabeth II had a wardrobe that did more than keep her warm—it spoke for her when words weren’t enough. A new exhibit at Buckingham Palace dives into her 300 carefully curated pieces, showcasing how clothing helped her navigate diplomacy, public visibility, and personal identity. Some outfits
The idea that hard-earned tax money might fund endless conflicts abroad stirs frustration for many Americans. This year, instead of waiting for a refund, some taxpayers will send extra dollars to Washington, unsure how much could end up covering military actions with no clear end in sight. The frust
Nearly two-thirds of American fourth graders can't read well enough for their grade level, and this isn't just a classroom problem. Kids who struggle with reading often end up in hospital emergency rooms more often, have fewer job opportunities, and face higher chances of ending up in legal trouble
When the lower bone of the ankle gets a crack but stays in place, doctors often say rest is enough. Yet some people still end up with pain months later or even years. This surprise happens because every ankle behaves differently. A fresh way of sorting these injuries shows that soft-tissue damage—no
The White House's 2027 budget plan proposes slashing NASA's science funding by nearly half, putting over 50 missions at risk. This includes active spacecraft like Juno, which has studied Jupiter for nearly ten years, and New Horizons, which explored Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Even missions that just
Alabama now hosts the nation’s leading healthcare management graduate program, based on a respected annual review. The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s health administration master’s degree stands at number one among 101 similar programs across the country. This ranking doesn’t just highlight a
The survival game Don’t Starve took its first real step forward in nearly ten years when a new chapter called Elsewhere slipped onto the screen at a game showcase. Instead of staying flat and simple, the world now has real depth—literally. The old top-view maps now stack into layers like a layered c
Austin’s police unions have found a new way to shift blame away from officers accused of misconduct. When an officer injured a protester in 2020, the unions filed a legal motion arguing that poor training—not the officer—should take the fall. But here’s the catch: they’ve known about training issues
