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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Farewell to a Waltham Favorite: The Federal’s Seven-Year Run Ends

Waltham’s dining scene just lost a staple after seven years. The Federal, a spot known for its seafood and steak, shut down recently citing steep costs that made staying open unsustainable. Opened in 2018, the restaurant called itself a seafood and chophouse, serving dishes like fresh oysters, crab

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Apr 03 2026CRIME

Oakland’s crime drop: What’s working and what’s still a worry

The first three months of this year have seen Oakland’s crime rates fall sharply, with violent crime down by nearly a quarter and overall crime almost a third lower than last year. Homicides dropped by 39 percent, gun-related assaults fell by 17 percent, and robberies plunged by 30 percent. Even cat

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Apr 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Top Picks for April Streaming: Three Crime Thrillers That Stand Out

April brings fresh options for streaming lovers, especially those craving suspense. Three thrillers released in recent years offer unique takes on crime, mystery, and human drama. One new release, Crime 101, delivers a slick heist story with high-speed chases and shifting alliances. The plot follows

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

Telegram Wallet Opens New Trading Feature

Telegram users now have a way to trade perpetual futures directly from the chat app. The new feature is powered by Lighter, a decentralized exchange that lets people open long or short positions on more than 50 different assets. Traders can use up to 50 times leverage, and the range includes major c

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Apr 02 2026BUSINESS

Family Roots, Science Drinks

'In a quiet Slovak village at the close of 2000, a simple dinner conversation sparked an idea that would grow into a company. Ivan Ducko and his father discussed how aging changed the body’s reaction to alcohol, and that led to a plan: create a drink that helps people recover after drinking. The goa

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

VR Helps Kids with Brain Differences Stay Active and Calm

Many children with conditions like autism or ADHD struggle to move around much or feel relaxed. Their families often worry about their health because too much sitting can cause problems later. Lately, virtual reality has become a tool to help these kids move more and feel less stressed. Unlike regu

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

The surprise superpowers of a tiny Mediterranean survivor

Out in the Mediterranean’s murky waters lives a creature most people never notice. Smaller than a thumbnail, this shrimp-like bug—Idotea balthica—quietly holds more genes than humans do. Researchers only noticed because its genetic mix was too complex to ignore. Even now, one-third of those genes mi

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Pink Looks, Bold Choices: Rethinking Girly Power

Feminine fashion used to get dismissed as weak or silly. But something has changed recently. Online creators are turning heads with bright colors and playful styles not just to stand out, but to make a point. They wear pink wigs, heavy makeup, and sparkly outfits on purpose. This isn’t just about lo

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

How Illinois communities benefited from local education programs in 2025

In 2025, a community education network in Illinois reached over 25, 000 people across three counties—Grundy, Kankakee, and Will—through hands-on learning. The programs covered gardening, youth leadership, farming advice, and health workshops. Every day, about 70 locals took part in these sessions. N

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

Don’t wait until later—pharmacy students train early to be ready for real-world work

Most pharmacy schools now use Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to measure how well students can handle real pharmacy tasks by themselves. These EPAs cover everyday jobs like giving patients the right medicine or explaining how to take a pill. After deciding which skills matter, schools lin

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