Many companies that care about the planet and people want to make sure every choice supports those goals. One big choice is where they keep their money. If a bank lends to coal plants or private prisons, the company’s savings help those businesses grow. That can hurt a brand that says it ca
A fresh brew house just opened in downtown Bay City. The place makes its own beers and serves tasty food. Locals who have waited for years can now enjoy a new spot that mixes craft beer with Irish‑style pub vibes. Saginaw County is also getting a new fast‑food option. A Dairy Queen will open i
The fight against antibiotic resistance is a worldwide problem that touches people, animals, crops and the planet. In 2015 every country that belongs to the World Health Organization promised to create national plans that bring together different sectors under a One‑Health idea. To make those pla
The German finance ministry has warned that the country’s huge €500 billion fund for roads, rail and climate projects must be used more quickly. The report, sent to lawmakers on Monday, shows that the money is already helping growth but has not been spent fast enough. Last year the fund was meant
Jeff Hayden, a well-known Minnesota politician, recently received the People's Advocate Award from the Cultural Wellness Center. This award recognizes his twelve years of service as a state senator and representative from Minneapolis. Hayden worked hard to bring attention to important community issu
A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th
Aledo has a familiar sweet treat back again—just without the grill. Bowlyou’s Ice Cream Shop reopened on Third Street after shutting down its full restaurant last fall. This time, it’s all about scoops and cones, not burgers. The shop’s social media post called it a place for summer memories, with c
During Argentina’s brutal military rule from 1976 to 1983, mental health professionals didn’t just treat patients—they became part of the regime’s toolkit for crushing opposition. While most focus on military brutality, the complicity of doctors and psychiatrists often flies under the radar. They di
Casey Vanderhoef spent nearly two decades in restaurants before prison changed his path. While behind bars, he turned to cooking classes and business training, dreaming up a doughnut shop. But moving to a halfway house in Ogden came with a catch—no deep fryers meant no doughnuts. So he switched gear
Christopher Orvig has spent decades studying how metals interact with living systems, a field that sits at the intersection of chemistry and biology. While most people rarely think about the role of inorganic elements in health, his research has shown just how crucial elements like gold and gadolini
