The year was 2011 when a tragic crime changed several lives forever. Two men, both African Americans, entered a peaceful church in Texas, only this time, was not for worship. Steven Lawayne Nelson, 37 and awaiting execution, had an unusual life. The man had a tale of misfortune and curiosity of kil
Picture this: you're online, and suddenly, everything feels. . . off. Like someone dumped a load of junk in the middle of the digital highway. You're not alone in feeling this way. Someone came up with a catchy way to describe this feeling: "enshittification" It's like the digital world's been slowl
When a population grows older, it can impact the number of young people in the workforce. This "demographic dividend" is a fancy term for the boost in economic growth that comes from having lots of workers. As this dividend shrinks, it might affect how innovative a region can be. Why does this matt
Sports might seem like a physical thing, but your brain is totally involved. College athletes in China showed that friendly connections and a sense of belonging straight-up improve mental well-being. This isn't just about being on a top team; it's about feeling accepted and supported. It makes total
Rural areas often struggle with diet-related health issues, which is why the U. S. Department of Agriculture wants to help. But what makes some rural communities succeed in keeping their people healthy? Let's look at rural northern New England as an example. Instead of focusing on what they lack, we
Madrona, a Seattle-based investment firm, has just hit a big milestone in its 30-year history. The company announced it has raised $770 million, its largest fund to date. This is quite a feat, especially when many venture firms are struggling to raise funds. Why the excitement around Madrona? Well,
President Trump's new AI project, Stargate, is creating a buzz among tech stocks. This $500-billion venture, joining forces between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, aims to beef up the U. S. 's AI infrastructure. Since the announcement, Oracle's shares have surged by nearly 15%, and Microsoft's by 3%.
On Tuesday, January 21st, WBRZ's news, weather, and even sports teams hit the road. Their mission? To explore how residents were dealing with the first significant snowfall since 2018 in southeastern Louisiana. It was quite the show, with several inches of snow blanketing the region. Destiny Beasle
Former Cambodian lawmaker Lim Kimya was shot and killed in Bangkok. He was a dual citizen of Cambodia and France. A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire as Lim Kimya arrived in the city by bus from Siem Reap with his wife and uncle. Thai police are investigating the motive behind this brazen attack.
In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje
