The summer buzz in Jackson starts on Saturday, June 6, when the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History opens its doors for the twelfth Art, Beer & Wine Festival. Visitors can arrive at 2 p. m. , with an early‑entry option from 1 p. m. for those who want to beat the crowd. This year’s gathering is the
In college, the rhythm is almost always “add. ” More classes, more clubs, extra projects—every slot in a schedule is an opportunity to fill. The sense of success feels tied to how packed the week is, how many new skills you can list on a résumé. Busy becomes a badge of honor. A chance to step away
The World Health Organization chief warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is moving faster than the teams trying to stop it, with 220 suspected deaths so far. He explained that delays in spotting new cases have left responders scrambling, and the situation is
In the heart of Congo’s Ituri province, where the first signs of a new Ebola wave appeared, health workers are facing more than just a shortage of medicine. They now contend with angry mobs and patients running from the very hospitals meant to save them. Three separate attacks have rocked the area,
The 80‑year‑old former president is set to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center again, raising fresh doubts about his fitness for office. This latest trip follows a pattern of regular visits that have become almost ritualistic for U. S. leaders, but Trump’s case is different because hi
The Israeli government has called for a new round of air attacks on Beirut after a surge in drone strikes from Hezbollah. A fatal incident involving an Israeli soldier prompted Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu act decisively. Smotrich argued that eve
In many parts of the world, diseases that can be prevented or treated with simple care claim most lives. Experts say that almost three‑quarters of deaths are linked to such conditions, and the numbers could climb sharply in coming years. Because of this, a global goal called Universal Health Coverag
The Indonesian parliament is set to begin work on a broad update to its financial legislation. The changes, described as an “omnibus bill, ” will bundle several reforms into one package and are driven mainly by the need to integrate a new sovereign wealth entity, Danantara. This fund was created in
The latest wave of obesity medicines brings new hope, but it also demands fresh thinking about daily habits. First, doctors look at how patients eat and move before they start a drug. This helps set realistic goals and spot any habits that could interfere with treatment. During medication use, s
The state of Maine is facing a tough time. Property taxes are climbing, utility costs rise, and the economy isn’t growing fast enough to help many people. A retired veteran from Maine has written a letter that points out these problems and suggests a possible solution. He says that many retirees ar
