After lunch, energy often nosedives around 3 p. m. , but most people fight it with sugar or caffeine instead of food that actually works. Science shows that snacks packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats can steady your blood sugar and keep your brain humming. Berries, nuts, and seeds release e
Cleveland is trying a mix of more cops and extra activities for teens this summer, hoping to stop the usual spike in shootings when warm weather hits. Leaders launched a special team in May that mixes local, state, and federal officers to chase down repeat violent offenders and hunt illegal guns. Po
A long-term study in Brazil tracked over a thousand older adults to see how their daily lives connected to their safety. Researchers checked in three times over a decade, asking about their work, social habits, and support systems. The focus wasn’t just on physical harm but on how vulnerable they fe
Two young men, aged 17 and 18, allegedly attacked San Diego’s largest mosque on a weekday afternoon, killing three people before taking their own lives inside a nearby car. The 17-year-old, identified as Cain Clark, had been homeschooled for years, though he briefly attended public schools earlier i
A video from someone close to the shooter may soon be shown in court. The person, who lived with the Utah man now accused of killing a well-known conservative speaker, recorded a statement after the crime. Police say the accused shooter confessed to the killing in text messages and a written note le
Colorado is about to let voters weigh in on a big change to how much money the state can spend on schools. Right now, strict tax rules called TABOR set a hard limit on state revenue, making it tough to fund public education as costs rise. A new proposal would let the state keep a little extra cash—e
Heat can be tough on living things. For tiny blue-green algae, called cyanobacteria, too much sun and warmth can damage their cells and slow down their growth. But scientists noticed something interesting in a lab—a group of these algae adapted over time to handle tough conditions. After weeks of ex
A sudden storm rattled Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport on Monday, causing three small aircraft to tumble in surprising ways. Two of the planes were already parked when gusty winds tipped them onto their sides, while a third flipped upside down during a routine tow. The National Weathe
A Scottish actress known for her role in a popular time‑travel series shared a strange encounter that happened right before she went under anesthesia. While the doctor was preparing her for surgery, the anesthesiologist began singing the show’s theme song. The actress found it bizarre because that p
A simple school supper turned into a strange lesson when three students tasted what they thought was dessert. The meal, held at Medomak Valley High School, is a long‑running event that gathers the community to share food. During last Wednesday’s gathering, a dish of baked earth was mistakenly
