Dioxins might not be on most people’s radar, but these stubborn pollutants could be hiding in the very supplies meant for emergencies. They don’t just disappear—they build up in the environment, slipping into food chains through contaminated soil, water, and animal fats. The foods we rely on most—da
In Northern Virginia, a recent crime spree has reignited discussions about local safety rules and how they interact with federal immigration laws. A 28-year-old man, originally from Guatemala and living in the U. S. without legal permission, was recently charged with attempted rape. The incident hap
The Voices page is a space for people who live in Arkansas to share their thoughts. Because the page only shows one letter from each writer every 30 days, it keeps a mix of voices and prevents the same names from filling every issue. In recent years, fewer people have sent letters because some have
The mayor of Chapin, South Carolina, announced that the town will no longer grant wastewater permits for residential projects with more than nine houses. This decision is part of a plan to pause rapid growth until the local treatment plant can be enlarged. The town’s sewage facility is already clos
A senator who began her career in the state legislature two decades ago remembers how Alaska’s budget keeps swinging between deficits and surpluses. The state relies on big chunks of federal money or high oil prices to pay for schools, roads and other services. When those sources shrink, the budget
Scientists found that ash from Spain’s 2021 Tajogaite volcano could help make greener building materials. They mixed it with strong alkaline solutions and tested how it behaves in water. The tests showed some metals like molybdenum (Mo) leak out more than allowed for safe landfills. Other experimen
The mayor used a big rally in Queens to say that the next part of his term will focus on small, everyday fixes – what he calls “pothole politics. ” He also announced three new promises for the rest of his time in office: opening five city‑run grocery stores, making all trash containers available eve
The city plans a new supermarket in the heart of East Harlem, aiming to give residents cheaper food and fresh choices. The project will cost about $30 million and uses the existing La Marqueta site, a former marketplace beneath train tracks. City officials said they will finish construction before t
The Citadelle Laferrière, perched high in Haiti’s mountains, has long symbolised the nation’s resilience and ingenuity. Many Haitians remember climbing its rugged paths as a rite of passage, dreaming that the fortress would stand for their future. Yet this week the same stone walls became a scene of
New York City keeps trying to shrink class sizes—because who wouldn’t want that? But here’s the catch: the plan assumes there’s room to make it happen. And there isn’t. Schools are packed, buildings are old, and new ones take years to build. Not to mention finding land in a crowded city is like winn
