Pansies that were planted last fall look a bit weak after the recent warm spell. The first step is to move them out of direct sun. A spot that gets north or northeast light, or shade under a tree, will protect them from the heat. If you can shift the pots to a cooler area, trim some of the old
Kristen Faulkner, a cyclist from Homer, and Gus Schumacher, a skier from Anchorage, were honored this week as Pride of Alaska winners at the state’s Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards. The award recognizes top athletes from across the state, and both Faulkner and Schumacher earned their spots in a
Runners from all over the globe are heading to Boston for the 130th Marathon, eager to test their limits while officials keep a close eye on safety. The race will start in Hopkinton and cut through eight towns before finishing on Boylston Street, drawing about 30, 000 athletes this year. With tens
A woman married for 26 years feels her husband’s chatter about personal matters has become a source of embarrassment. He is friendly and shares everything with everyone, but he does not respect her wish to keep medical details private. The wife had a cancer scare and surgery, choosing to tell her ad
Radar images often show two main patterns. One shows single, isolated storms while the other displays a long line of storms. Each pattern points to different risks and needs special attention. On April 17, tiny pressure shifts and surface conditions pushed small pockets of rising air ahead of a big
Brentwood High School is rolling out a fresh lineup of courses that blend modern technology with practical life skills. The new classes include AI Foundations, Intro to Computer Science, Music Theory, Digital Art II, and an updated Personal Finance course. The goal is to keep students interested whi
A tragic event unfolded early Friday morning in Dallas when a car collided with a group of people standing in a parking lot, leading to one fatality and three injuries. The incident took place around 4:20 a. m. on the 3300 block of East Trinity Mills Road, shortly after police responded to an emerge
A recent court decision has shifted the political balance in Cherry Hill, giving a trio of progressive candidates new influence over local party decisions. The appeal court overturned an earlier ruling that had changed the outcome of a June primary, allowing the three winners to choose 71 of the 74
After weeks of air attacks, many Iranians try to keep their daily routines. Shops stay open and parks fill with families on sunny days. Yet the damage from bombs and internet shutdowns weighs heavily on everyone. People worry that once peace talks finish, the government might tighten its grip even
Charles Schwab has announced that it will start letting people trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly, a move that could change the way regular investors get into crypto. The service will roll out in stages: first employees, then a small group of early‑access customers, and finally everyone else. The c
