South Carolina lawmaker Tom Fernandez shared a surprising text last week—a FBI agent wanted to know more about his claim that lobbyists dangled cash to sway his vote on a legal reform bill. But the twist? Fernandez insists no names, no cash, just the messy reality of statehouse politics. His April f
Mukilteo’s city hall faced a bumpy ride with its financial paperwork last year. Instead of handing over its 2023 money records to state auditors by the end of May, the city took an extra seven months—a delay of 221 days. Staff changes got the blame. A lot of people left the finance team around 2022,
Missing blood pressure pills isn’t just a small mistake—it can quietly ruin daily comfort for people with high blood pressure. Studies show many patients don’t stick to their full treatment plan, even though the risks are real. When pills get forgotten, the body keeps running at dangerously high pre
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
