Alaska is losing its public workers faster than it can hire new ones. About 3, 000 jobs are empty right now, which is nearly one‑sixth of all state positions. The loss costs the budget a lot of money in temporary help, bonuses and overtime, and it slows down everything from fire fighting to health
The University of Alabama’s spring scrimmage offered plenty to cheer about. A redshirt freshman quarterback threw four touchdown passes, and the defense made a strong impression. The kicker hit two long field goals, while the running game showed promise. After the game, head coach Kalen DeBoer answ
Banks are stepping away from some commodity payments because of worries about hidden ties to Iran. The result is a surge in the use of stablecoins, especially Tether’s USDT, by traders who need quick and reliable ways to move money. The global trade finance market is worth about $2 trillion, b
April brings the first real gardening rush in New England. While most people focus on flowers, this month is actually prime time for getting edible plants into the ground. Early crops like peas and spinach don’t mind cool soil and can handle light frosts. Planting them now means fresh greens before
After weeks of crisp air, the weekend brings a big switch. Warm air pushes in from the south, pulling moisture that turns skies gray. The first real storm chances of spring arrive—not as a slow drizzle, but as quick bursts of rain and thunder. Saturday kicks off dry but sags by afternoon. Early sun
A man from Rancho Cucamonga showed up at Ontario Mills Mall in California on a Friday morning carrying a lighter and a backpack. Witnesses called police after seeing him light fires in multiple stores. Surveillance video later shared online showed flames inside a True Religion store as officers move
Some actors disappear from movies and music for reasons that go beyond just wanting a break. Personal struggles, unfair treatment, or serious health issues can push them to leave the industry temporarily or even forever. For example, one singer who won Grammys and BRIT Awards suddenly vanished from
Florida recently asked for a special permit to let more people fish for red snapper off its Atlantic coast this year. Instead of just two days like last time, anglers could fish for 39 days if the plan gets approved. The state says it can run this program well and that more days would help local fis
Dog owners in the U. S. might soon have a new tool to help their aging pets live healthier, longer lives. A California-based company is testing a drug called LOY-002, designed to slow down aging in dogs. Unlike typical medications that treat specific diseases like arthritis or cancer, this pill aims
Shipping businesses thinking about using cryptocurrency to pay fees for passing through Iranian waters could be walking into a legal trap. Experts warn that such payments might count as illegal support for a sanctioned government, putting companies in violation of tough US and international laws. Th
