Next year's U. S. midterm elections are expected to cost $11. 6 billion in political ads, crushing previous records. This surge mostly comes from tight Senate races where small margins could flip control of Congress. Ohio, Texas, and Maine are leading the spending race, with Ohio alone reaching $749
Food insecurity is a tough daily fight, yet quitting smoking can feel even tougher for those who live with it. A new look at an earlier study shows how people dealing with both issues were invited to try a phone-based quit-smoking program. Some got the invite face-to-face and others saw it online. T
A Missouri court just handed down a harsh sentence to a man from Salem. After a jury found him guilty of multiple serious crimes involving a minor, the judge decided on nine life terms in a row. The crimes spanned from mid-2018 to early 2021, covering a wide range of abusive acts. The man was convi
In Los Angeles, breaking into Hollywood often feels like an impossible goal for many young people. Yet, a new high school film and television program is changing that narrative by celebrating its first graduating class. Forty-six students are now stepping into the spotlight after completing the uni
The U. S. and Iran have exchanged air attacks for a second consecutive day, breaking the fragile truce that had been in place since April. A U. S. Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, sparking a chain reaction of strikes on both sides. President Trump wa
AirAsia X has pushed back the start of its new flight that would connect Kuala Lumpur with Bahrain and then to London’s Gatwick airport. The airline originally wanted to launch the service in June, but worries about fighting in the Middle East have forced it to wait until at least August or Septembe
Living in places full of trash, broken buildings and crime can make it harder for people to think clearly. Most studies that look at this problem use simple lab tests, so they miss how real‑world surroundings affect daily thinking. A new test called the Neighborhood Errand Task (NET) was made to loo
Many women in Tanzania wait too long before heading to a hospital when they start labor. This delay is the main reason why so many mothers die in developing countries. Even though the government has made hospital births free, it is still hard for many women to reach care quickly. Researcher
Jane Seymour, now 75, says she feels more alive than ever and shares why she stays vibrant. She tells viewers that age is just a number, comparing herself to a teenager in spirit and noting she has never felt happier or more energetic. When asked if there is a special trick, she laughs that th
St. Paul’s fourth‑year Pride festival starts this weekend, turning the city into a lively hub of music, art and community. From noon to 8 p. m. on Saturday and Sunday, the Dual Citizen Brewing venue hosts a nonstop lineup of performers—ranging from The Harlow Pennies to the Cypher Side Dance School—
