The Bay County Historical Museum has a new leader stepping into the role this summer. Kyle Proctor starts as executive director on June 1, bringing over two decades of experience in running organizations and shaping their direction. His background includes high-level jobs in corporate communications
FIFA recently found itself dealing with an unusual problem after a website glitch allowed around 60 fans to buy World Cup tickets for nothing at all. The website showed a zero-dollar price tag during checkout, which somehow slipped through the system without raising any flags. Instead of blocking th
A top U. S. arts official recently visited Russia and brought a casual greeting from the American president. During a speech at an economic summit in St. Petersburg, Rodney Cook Jr. mentioned that Donald Trump sends his warm regards to Vladimir Putin. The message came across as lighthearted, with Co
Fairfax County Public Schools stand out for their unusual school calendar. By 2026, students will have only 20 full five-day weeks of class in a school year. That means teachers and students spend less than half the year on regular lessons. Other nearby school districts offer much more time inside c
Last week, Tripoli saw its largest protest in years. Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside a U. N. building, angry at migrants moving through the country. Some blamed newcomers for making life harder in a place already struggling after 15 years of chaos. But the real issue behind the anger might not
A former Miami weather forecaster known for her "Weather Bestie" brand has shifted gears into a new digital space. After leaving her TV role, she now runs a subscription-based platform where fans pay to access exclusive content. This isn’t just a change in job—it’s a full pivot from public broadcast
The World Cup kicks off soon in the U. S. , and Texas is rolling out the welcome mat with some of the hottest weather of the year. Weather experts say a big heatwave will blanket much of the central U. S. starting Tuesday, pushing temperatures up right as the tournament begins. By Thursday, when the
Staring at screens all day makes eyes feel tired and dry almost instantly. But according to traditional herbal practices, the real problem begins long before those symptoms show up. Many people assume eye strain comes from overuse, yet traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) suggests deeper imbalances in
South Bend is preparing for some major updates that will transform a key part of the city. Starting June 8, Main Street between Marion Street and LaSalle Avenue will close for nearly three weeks. The reason? A new water main pipe is being installed underground. This work is just the beginning of a m
Health tech isn’t just for wealthy neighborhoods anymore. A small study looked at how giving fitness trackers and automated reminders to low-income families might help them move more. Instead of relying on expensive gym memberships or pricey personal trainers, this approach uses gadgets and texts to
