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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Finding Faith and Food: How Belief Shapes Eating Disorder Journeys

Religion and spirituality can act as a lifeline or a hurdle for people dealing with eating disorders. In Australia and New Zealand, studies show that these personal beliefs influence how individuals understand their illness, cope with it, and seek help. Some people draw comfort from prayer or com

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

Reinier de Ridder: A Dutch Fighter’s Roots and Rise

Reinier de Ridder stepped into the UFC arena on March 7 to face Caio Borralho, a fight that could shift his career after a recent loss. He is 35 and every match counts. But people wonder about the man behind the gloves. Where did he grow up? What shaped his calm fighting style? He was born on

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

A High‑School Hero Steps into the Capitol

Jax Birth, a senior from Ardmore High School, spent a week in the Oklahoma House of Representatives during the second session of the 60th Legislature. The opportunity was arranged by Representative Tammy Townley, who welcomed him as a page and offered the student a front‑row view of state politics.

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island Life Science Hub Boss Resigns, New CEO on the Horizon

Mark Turco, who took over as chief executive of Rhode Island’s Life Science Hub in January 2025, will leave the post on March 11. He has accepted a CEO role at an unnamed medical‑device firm, stepping back into the private sector. The Hub’s new leader will inherit a bold plan and tight deadlines, as

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Seafarers Get New Safety Choice Amid Gulf Tensions

A recent shift in policy lets sailors decline voyages through the Middle East Gulf, especially the Strait of Hormuz, when danger spikes. The move follows rising military tensions and incidents that left ships damaged and crew injured or dead since late February. About 300 vessels are currently stuck

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Mar 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Oprah, Friends and Folk‑Inspired Fashion at Paris Runway

The front row of a Chloé show in Paris was crowded with familiar faces, but the real headline was the designer’s message. Chemena Kamali used the venue to highlight “irregularities” and the human touch behind each garment. She wanted fashion to feel more like a memory than a machine, emphasizi

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Kroger’s New CEO Sets a Calm Pace for 2026 Sales

Kroger is stepping into a quieter year under its new chief, Greg Foran. Foran, who once led Walmart’s U. S. operations and steered 20 quarters of steady sales growth, took the reins in February after a board‑initiated removal of former boss Rodney McMullen. The company’s latest forecast shows

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Hezbollah’s Elite Soldiers Return to Fight Israeli Forces in Southern Lebanon

In a fresh move, Hezbollah has sent its top fighters back to the border zone of southern Lebanon, where they had previously withdrawn after last year’s conflict. Sources close to the group say these seasoned troops were ordered to confront Israeli tanks and block further advances, citing Khiyam a

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Mar 05 2026CRYPTO

ZeroHash Seeks Trust Bank Status to Expand Crypto Services

ZeroHash, a company that builds tools for stablecoins, has filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to become a national trust bank. This type of charter lets it offer special digital‑asset services without running a traditional retail banking business. The firm wants to provide cus

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Rubio Talks with Saudi Minister About Middle East Risks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on the danger that Iran poses to peace in the region. They also talked about other recent events happening across the Middle East. Rubio thanked Saudi Arabia

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