A fresh battle in the Persian Gulf isn’t just shaking up oil markets—it’s threatening the fragile promises rich countries made to help poorer nations fight climate change. Every dollar spent on war is one less dollar earmarked for solar panels, flood barriers, and clean-energy grids in places that d
Governor Gavin Newsom’s political team spent over a million and a half dollars to buy most of the copies of his new memoir, pushing it onto the bestseller list. Records show his PAC paid for about 67, 000 out of 97, 400 total copies sold nationwide. That means roughly two out of every three books so
A new study looked at why people get hooked on shows where actors play tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons in real time. Researchers wanted to know what makes these programs so engaging for first-time viewers. They split participants into two groups: one group focused on the story being told, whi
Los Angeles once struggled to keep big productions from leaving town. Too many city departments worked separately, each with its own rules and delays. Enter Steve Kang, hired to act like a fast-track fixer. His goal wasn’t to change laws but to connect the dots between agencies. One test came when t
Alpharetta’s North Point Mall sits quietly, its empty corridors and quiet stores telling a familiar story. Once a bustling shopping spot, the mall now fights to stay relevant while rumors swirl about big changes ahead. Could a hockey team be in its future? That’s the big question. Plans for a huge n
A top health official found himself in the hot seat during a House hearing last week, facing tough questions about vaccines and public health policies. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , now leading a major health agency, defended his cautious approach to vaccination, pushing back against claims that his views
Rising sea levels aren’t just flooding beaches—they’re quietly changing what comes out of your faucet. In coastal towns worldwide, fresh water supplies are getting saltier as ocean water mixes with underground reservoirs. Scientists found that people drinking this slightly saltier water tend to have
The Health and Human Services chief, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , spoke to Congress early Thursday about his plans for the 2027 budget and his vision for healthier America. He started by saying that good nutrition is key to ending chronic disease, hoping to shift the debate away from his past vaccine cri
The Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology, a private flight training center in Fort Pierce, shut its doors on April 15, sending shock waves through the local aviation community. The campus had been housed at Treasure Coast International Airport and offered courses ranging from pilotin
In many Republican‑led states, governors are backing a movement to set up chapters of Turning Point USA in every public high school. The goal, according to officials, is to give students a platform for conservative ideas that they say have been suppressed in schools. The initiative follows the de
