After severe flooding in Texas last July killed 28 campers and staff, Camp Mystic has decided against reopening this summer. The camp previously sought permission from regulators but now says the grief of families and ongoing investigations make a reopening impossible. They will also drop plans to a
Elections used to have a basic rule: the people picking leaders, not the other way around. But a recent Supreme Court decision just tore up that idea when it comes to drawing voting districts. By striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, the court removed one of the last tools keeping extreme ger
Sports betting has grown into a massive industry in recent years, with billions flowing through legal markets. But few people understand just how one-sided this game really is. Even billionaire investors like Warren Buffett have called it "a tax on stupidity, " a harsh way of saying most people lose
Brendan Sorsby’s story shows how fast a single bad bet can upend a sports career. The Texas Tech quarterback, one of the most well-paid college players right now, recently checked into a clinic to treat a gambling problem. The NCAA is still figuring out his punishment, but past rulings suggest he mi
In 2003, North Charleston saw the sudden disappearance of Selina Barfield, a 32-year-old woman known locally as Nina. She left behind her nine-year-old daughter, Katie, and a trail of unanswered questions. Selina struggled with addiction and lived a life that many in her community deemed risky. Her
The new Oslo-based crime series takes a completely different route from the usual explosive detective dramas. Instead of chasing suspects down city streets in high-speed cars or blowing up buildings to grab attention, it builds suspense like frost creeping across a windowpane. Winter in Norway lasts
A once-brilliant physics student with a complicated past carried out a shooting spree targeting two places tied to his biggest disappointments. The FBI found that his violent actions were rooted in years of feeling overlooked, failing to meet his own expectations, and blaming others for his struggle
Every extra pound around your middle isn’t just about fitting into old jeans. A recent look at Iranian seniors shows three simple body measurements might reveal who’s at risk for memory and thinking troubles. Researchers checked how three numbers—one tied to blood fats and sugar, another to belly fa
Vermont’s heart disease numbers tell a quiet story. Every year, strokes and high blood pressure quietly claim more lives than almost any other health issue. Last year, one out of three adults across the state walked around with high blood pressure they might not even feel. The problem doesn’t announ
Money keeps pouring into startups building the invisible layers that make AI useful in real life. Instead of flashy apps or chatbots, investors today are backing the systems that keep machines running 24/7. Think robotic arms building homes, AI lawyers reviewing contracts, or trading bots working ar
