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May 03 2026HEALTH

Comparing Pelvic and Other Pain: What Patients Tell Us

In Norway, three pain clinics that bring together doctors, therapists and psychologists looked at people who come in with long‑term aches. One group had pain deep inside the pelvis, while another had pain elsewhere in the body. The researchers wanted to see how these two groups compare when they fir

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Cold Snap Hits Central New York This Weekend

Central New York feels a chill as cold Canadian air pushes in. Temperatures sit around the mid‑30s on Saturday morning, and a frost warning is still in force until 9 a. m. The Binghamton office says the cold will linger through Sunday, keeping early‑May warmth far below normal. Saturday highs top on

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Frost, Wind and Rain: A Week of Weather Changes in New Jersey

A frost warning covers five counties tonight, from Hunterdon to western Passaic. The alert starts at 11 p. m. Saturday and ends at 9 a. m. Sunday, when temperatures will fall to the mid‑30s. On Sunday, the sky clears and the air dries out. Winds pick up to 15‑20 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph. D

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May 03 2026CRIME

Pras Begins 14‑Year Prison Term Over Obama Campaign Money

A former Fugees star, Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, turned himself in to a low‑security federal prison in Arizona on Thursday. He will start serving a 14‑year sentence after a 2023 conviction for illegally routing foreign money into the 2012 re‑election effort of former President Barack Obama. Michel, n

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Health struggles of jailed Iranian activist spark urgent calls for action

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights figure in Iran, faces life-threatening medical emergencies while behind bars. According to her family’s organization, she suffered a serious heart issue and collapsed multiple times recently. This prompted prison officials to rush her to a hospital, though

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

Turkmenistan’s Quiet Shift: From Secrecy to Online Growth

In the heart of Turkmenistan’s capital, a bright office buzzes with activity. Azat Seyitmuhammedov, a 38‑year‑old dad of six, runs an e‑commerce company called Wabrum. He started it nine years ago, and today the business ships Turkish clothing across the country from a local warehouse. In places lik

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Trauma’s Hidden Grip on Mental Health

Mental health struggles arise from a mix of genes, body chemistry, personality quirks and surroundings. One key trigger is personal trauma, though it isn’t always the cause. Trauma means a strong emotional hit from a scary or overwhelming event that can leave lasting marks on how someone feels and b

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May 02 2026SCIENCE

How our bodies burn fat when cold—and why obesity might block this effect

The body has a clever trick to stay warm in cold weather: it burns fat to generate heat. This process, called adaptive thermogenesis, acts like a built-in heater but also helps fight obesity. Scientists recently discovered a protein called Feimin that plays a key role in turning on this fat-burning

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May 02 2026WEATHER

Coastal dangers and weekend heat: what locals need to watch

Temperatures this weekend will swing between hot days inland and chilly coastal breezes, making for a mixed bag of weather across Oregon. While cities like Salem brace for a sudden temperature spike to 87 degrees Sunday, the coast stays cooler, with Seaside hitting just 62 on Saturday. The differenc

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Regional Climate Models Show Bigger Rainfall Shifts in Southeast Asia

Recent research has revealed that zooming in on the climate picture can change how we see future rainstorms. Scientists compared a global model, which looks at the whole planet in broad strokes, with a regional model that focuses on Southeast Asia’s islands and surrounding seas. The regional v

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