Back in the mid-20th century, technology wasn’t about endless apps or doomscrolling—it was about solving real, small problems around the house. Boomers remember when gadgets were built for one job only, like slicing bread or mixing drinks, not for tracking steps or ordering groceries. Kitchen tools
Backyard birds like chickens and ducks look harmless, but they can carry germs that don’t respond to medicine. Since late February, at least 34 people across 13 states got sick from salmonella, and some cases involved bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Kids under five make up over 40% of those infec
Back in the midwest, someone had an idea that felt a little like rescuing ghosts without a ghostbuster suit. Instead of collecting scripts or studio badges, they quietly gathered voices—hours of them, in rooms where the star power had once felt electric. These weren’t just casual chats between takes
Barber Cellars in Petaluma has announced that its downtown tasting room and cheese shop will shut down on June 5, after eleven years of serving guests with wine, food and laughter. The owners said the decision came from financial pressure in the current wine and tourism market, as well as personal h
Back in 1903, Massachusetts became the first state to use license plates, starting with simple numbers when cars were uncommon. Over time, plates grew longer and more complex as car ownership exploded. Today, most plates have six to eight random letters and numbers—like "7KQX29"—which might seem fin
Back in 2021, the Kansas City Current had one of the worst records in the National Women’s Soccer League, finishing dead last. Instead of walking away, co-owner Brittany Mahomes doubled down. That same year, she and her team announced plans for a $70 million privately funded stadium along the Kansas
Baldwin’s Brandon Thweatt hit a record time of 14. 18 seconds in the 110‑meter hurdles, winning the final at the New York Relays held on Randall’s Island. He also set a meet record of 14. 03 seconds in the preliminaries. In the 4×100‑meter relay, a Baldwin trio—Gio Duplessy, Tyrell Holder, and Jo
Bath & Body Works has quietly shut 92 shops in its latest yearly report, showing how the brand is reshaping its physical presence while aiming for a fresh surge in growth. The closures happened across the U. S. during the fiscal year that ended on Jan. 31, but the company kept the specific sites und
Balerion Space Ventures, a young Dallas firm that backs space and defense startups, has chosen to set up shop at the historic Old Parkland campus in Oak Lawn. The company, founded in 2022, has already put money into more than a dozen tech firms that work on satellites, AI and national security.
Back in 1998, two suitcases full of human remains turned up in Ohio within a week of each other. Kids playing near Dover Township found the first one containing a pelvis and a leg. A second suitcase appeared nearby with a torso inside. No one knew who the person was or how they died. Fingerprints on
