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
The college’s Early Childhood Department has a yearly event called Children’s Play Day. It takes place during the national Week of the Young Child, a time when many places focus on kids. The college partners with the International Play Association to give families a day of learning through play.
In the evening of Tuesday, April 14, a powerful weather system is set to move through south‑central Michigan. Meteorologists warn that gusts could reach 70 miles per hour, creating the potential for significant wind damage. Some forecasts even allow room for one or two tornadoes in the region. The
The National Weather Service warns that isolated thunderstorms could appear across North Jersey, especially in Sussex, Warren, Morris and Passaic counties. The most intense weather is likely to focus on this northern region, but the danger can stretch along I‑95. Areas south of New York City—includi
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, which opened back in 1870 and now displays over 450 000 pieces, has shifted from a quiet gallery to a lively cultural hotspot. Instead of the usual daytime tours, it now offers events that feel more like social gatherings than museum visits. Its flagship prog
The new “Cheongeum” server for the classic game Online Samgukji 2 has been upgraded with a big update that focuses on the Nanman area. The change uses artificial intelligence to keep the game’s economy steady by watching how players trade and fight. Nanman is a famous spot in the game because of it
A former chief executive of a major Nashville label has opened a fresh music company that plans to keep country’s storytelling alive. The new venture, called Joan of Arc Music, will handle everything from finding and training artists to publishing songs and managing careers. Its first partner
Last night’s storms rolled in faster than usual because three separate systems formed in Kansas and gathered strength in ideal conditions. These storms didn’t stay quiet—they grew strong enough to break through something called “the cap, ” a warm layer of air that usually holds storms back like a li
A big change this year is the new IRS form 1099-DA. For the first time, brokers have to tell both you and the government how much you earned from crypto trades. It's like what happens with stocks, but with a big difference: they don't have to tell the IRS what you paid for your crypto. That means yo
Doctors have been debating for over 25 years whether strapping injured spines in place actually helps patients or just adds unnecessary risk. New guidelines keep showing the same thing: forcing people to stay still with their necks locked in hard collars often does more damage than leaving them alon
