Basalt Elementary third-graders got a break from regular lessons last Thursday. Instead of worksheets and textbooks, they explored science through short movies. Two local groups—one focused on film, the other on science—set up stations where kids could watch clips and try small experiments. The Asp
Back in the 1980s, Kim Alexis stood out in the modeling world. She hit it big as a teenager before growing into a recognizable name. Even scored a small role on a popular TV show. But fame didn’t make her forget her values. Deep down, she felt uneasy about certain work opportunities and lifestyle ch
New Mexico used to have a strong Republican presence. Back in the late 2000s, the party had a senator, two U. S. House members, a mayor of Albuquerque, and a governor. But over time, things changed. Democrats became more organized, while Republicans lost their edge. Even though more New Mexicans reg
Saudi Arabia has bounced back from recent disruptions to its oil operations, confirming that its massive East-West pipeline is now running at full speed again. The line, which typically carries around seven million barrels each day, had faced temporary slowdowns after unexpected strikes. The country
Obesity rates are climbing worldwide, pushing doctors and patients to look for smarter tools. One tool getting attention is ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that can chat in plain language. Studies published from late 2022 to late 2025 were reviewed to see how well this AI actually supports obesity care. Out
The city council is once again stirring debate with a fresh proposal that could change how ride‑share companies split fares. Two council members—one from District 2 and another from District 3—are looking at ways to cap the portion of fares that Uber and Lyft keep, hoping to leave drivers with a lar
A company called Bitwise just took another step toward launching a new kind of exchange-traded fund. This fund would let people invest in Hyperliquid, a blockchain that handles crypto futures trading. Bitwise updated its plan with the U. S. government to show the fund will use the ticker symbol $BHY
Kelly Ripa has a special way to let her husband, Mark Consuelos, know when she’s not feeling it. Kate Jackson, who once starred in “Charlie’s Angels, ” says that the spotlight took away her privacy and pushed her out of the industry. A car accident in Southern California left Tori Spelling’s k
The Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) is a proven way to give people who have suffered violent crime the mental health help they need. It started in the United States and has now been set up in 53 hospitals and outpatient clinics across the country. Because it works well, other nations want to copy it to
A few weeks ago a new story surfaced that put Megan Rapinoe, the soccer star known for her outspoken activism, under a spotlight of criticism. The article painted her as an example of how athletes can preach one thing while doing another, and it used a series of unrelated anecdotes to support its cl
