A judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit against an elite California private school to go before a jury, after rejecting the school's request to keep the matter in closed arbitration. The case centers on a 7‑year‑old girl, referred to as E. K. , who alleges she was repeatedly targeted by older c
A recent study looked at the link between eating foods high in provitamin‑A carotenoids—like carrots, sweet potatoes and oranges—and the risk of a liver condition called metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exa
The Shops at Somerset Square, a 40‑year‑old open‑air center in Glastonbury, is shaking up its image by adding six fresh restaurants and services. The move follows a 2022 purchase by Poag Shopping Centers, which wants to turn the once‑upscale spot into a lively local hotspot. Instead of just filli
A recent study looked at how exercise guided online could change the brains and guts of older people. The researchers invited healthy seniors to try a virtual workout plan, then compared their results with those who stayed inactive. The main goal was to see if moving around could sharpen thinking, a
Snoop Dogg’s business wants the court to dismiss its name from a lawsuit that follows Drakeo the Ruler’s death in 2021. The case began after a backstage fight at the Once Upon a Time in L A festival, where Drakeo was stabbed. Family members sued several organizers for not giving enough security. Th
Southwest Florida Proton, a new cancer clinic in Estero, now offers proton therapy that many young patients need. The center lets families stay close to home instead of traveling far for treatment. Proton therapy is especially helpful for children because it targets tumors more precisely than reg
Art auctions today feel more like high‑stakes poker games than cultural events. The focus shifts from seeing and feeling a piece to watching the price climb, as if value is created by the money itself. In this way, masterpieces are turned into trophies for the wealthy, and their true purpose—expan
The new café inside the Portland Art Museum offers more than a quick bite; it invites visitors to pause and enjoy a relaxed meal in an artistic setting. Created by Kaie Wellman and Kevin de Garmo of Providore Fine Foods, the space blends local ingredients with a menu that feels both familiar and inv
Market chatter shows sugar costs rising after worries grow that a strong El Niño could dry out key crop areas in Brazil, India and Thailand. Recent data from the International Sugar Organization point to a possible drop in global supply for 2026/27, which could tighten the market. Meanwhile, r
Researchers looked at the mental health of 424 Bangladeshi university students who answered an online survey in July 2024, a time of social and political tension. They found that many students reported strong symptoms: two‑thirds felt depressed, over seventy percent were anxious and more than half e
