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Apr 03 2026OPINION

Political fights and prayer threats don't mix in modern church debates

A recent online argument shows how modern religious arguments often mix politics with prayer requests. A pastor in Tennessee prayed for a politician's death during a podcast episode. The politician responded by saying he still loved his critics. This created a small internet storm about what Christi

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Ramadan fasting and women's health: what do studies really say?

During Ramadan, Muslim women fast from sunrise to sunset for almost a month. This tradition is mostly known for its spiritual meaning, but it also affects their bodies in noticeable ways. Research now looks closely at how these changes might impact women’s reproductive health. Studies show that fas

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Penn State QBs train with VR ahead of spring games

Penn State’s quarterbacks are getting a tech boost this spring season. Instead of waiting for practice, they’re using virtual reality headsets to simulate game-like throws in Beaver Stadium. The system lets them run plays over and over, reacting to different defensive looks without stepping on the f

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

A Smarter Way to Fix a Fast or Skipping Heartbeat

Doctors now have a new trick to handle a tricky heart problem. When a heart beats too fast or skips beats, it’s often hard to pinpoint the exact spot causing the trouble. A recent study tested a high-tech tool that builds a super-detailed copy of a patient’s heart to find the best fix. The method u

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

New parents question common baby protections too often

Doctors notice growing trends where fresh parents skip trusted newborn routines. Vitamin K shots protect babies from serious bleeding problems but some families now say no. In one state hospital, half the newborns one day didn’t get the shot at all. A recent nationwide study found refusals nearly do

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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Boosts Health Training in Local College

A local college just opened a high-tech center to train future nurses and other health workers. The building has rooms filled with lifelike dummies and high-tech tools. Instead of just reading books, students now practice on realistic mannequins that can mimic real medical situations. The center cos

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Downtown Albuquerque’s historic Route 66 building gets another shot at selling

After sitting empty once before, a two-story brick building on Central Avenue in Albuquerque is back on the market. The structure, built in the 1960s as a hotel, now houses Lindy’s Diner on the ground floor and several other tenants upstairs. The owners decided to sell after thirty years of running

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Immigration Case Raises Questions About Targeting Palestinians in the U. S.

A long-time Milwaukee mosque leader now faces possible deportation after being taken by U. S. immigration agents. Salah Sarsour, who runs the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, has lived here legally for more than thirty years. Yet on Monday, officers pulled him from his car without explanation before mo

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Farewell to a Waltham Favorite: The Federal’s Seven-Year Run Ends

Waltham’s dining scene just lost a staple after seven years. The Federal, a spot known for its seafood and steak, shut down recently citing steep costs that made staying open unsustainable. Opened in 2018, the restaurant called itself a seafood and chophouse, serving dishes like fresh oysters, crab

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Apr 03 2026FINANCE

Energy costs are climbing, but don’t expect an instant shock to the economy

The war in the Middle East has pushed oil and gas prices up, yet Federal Reserve watchers say the real impact on everyday prices will take time. New York Fed chief John Williams told Fox Business that the economy might feel the squeeze in months or even a year, not right away. That delay matters bec

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