The U. S. Department of Education is moving more of its duties to other federal bodies, a shift that could reshape how schools receive help and funding. Under new deals, the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency will manage certain grant programs that currently provide money for school safety and c
Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to
Cleaning videos have become a mainstay on TikTok. The trend started with simple tips—open windows, dust corners—and quickly grew into a cultural movement called “house burping. ” The name sounds goofy, but it captures the same idea that has been part of German public health for years: lüften, or a
Better. com, a company that uses artificial intelligence from the start, has built an AI voice helper called Betsy. Betsy talks to people who want a mortgage and can answer questions, check rates, and lock in prices. Each month the system handles about one hundred thousand phone calls. In 2025 alone
The Senate health committee will hear from Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness advocate, on Wednesday as she seeks the top public health post in Washington. The meeting was pushed back from last October after Means unexpectedly went into labor the day she was scheduled to appear. During her t
The biggest names in free agency get most of the buzz, but many solid players are waiting for a chance to shine. These athletes may not be in the headlines, yet they could become key pieces for teams looking to stretch a budget. Running back Kenneth Gainwell had a breakout season after moving
The heavy snowfall that brought almost three feet of snow to parts of Massachusetts has finally allowed the state to lift its travel ban for non‑essential vehicles in four counties. The restriction on Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable and Dukes was removed at noon, giving residents a chance to move arou
The 2026 NFL off‑season has already kicked into high gear with the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. A lot of attention is on the quarterback position, especially because several teams that need a new starter are short on top‑draft options. In that mix, Malik Willis—a former third‑round pick who s
The World Bank says many countries have laws that should help women work and earn money, but these laws are not being applied. The report shows a big gap between what the law says and what happens in real life. In its yearly survey, the bank looked at 190 countries. It gave an average score of 67
The new blizzard that rolled in from the Atlantic slammed New England with record‑breaking snowfall, turning commuter rails into a maze of delays and forcing city officials to mobilize emergency shelters and power crews. In New York, the train stations that normally buzz with commuters became eerily
