Middle-aged adults often wonder how likely they are to face heart problems down the road. Two scoring systems—Life's Essential 8 (LE8) and SCORE2—claim to predict that risk. But which one works better? A recent study tested these tools on a group of 30- to 65-year-olds from a general population. Res
Energy projects across the United States can move faster if the rules for getting permits are made simpler and more reliable. Even when politics is heated, many lawmakers agree that better permitting would help build new power plants and offshore wind farms. If the current Congress acts before its t
Energy companies are investing heavily in natural gas power plants, betting they’ll stay profitable for decades. But here’s the catch—renewable energy is getting cheaper by the year, and soon, running a new gas plant might cost more than powering it. Gas plants once looked like a smart upgrade from
East Lansing begins another phase of road repairs starting April 27, but drivers should brace for slowdowns through mid-May. The city plans single-lane closures along Haslett Road between Saginaw Highway and Hagadorn Road. A bigger headache comes May 4–8 when the intersection of Haslett and Hagadorn
Eastern Michigan faces a small chance of strong winds this afternoon. Forecasts say that areas east of I‑75, including Saginaw, the Thumb, Flint, Detroit and Ann Arbor, could see gusts up to 60 mph. The worst of the storms will arrive when temperatures are highest, between 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. In nor
East Harlem was picked as the first location for a new city-run grocery store. The mayor wants to open five of these stores across New York City, with each in a different borough. This move is part of a bigger plan to make life more affordable for residents. The city will pay $70 million to start th
Easter isn't just for egg hunts anymore. In 2026, celebrities showed how they celebrate the holiday, from family photo shoots to playful fashion choices. Some stars went for cute bunny ears while others shared cozy moments with their kids. Social media became the stage for these holiday snapshots, g
Easter arrives every year with a bold claim: love wins, no matter what the world says. In 2026, that claim feels just as surprising—and just as needed—as ever. The holiday marks a moment when a small group of scared, heartbroken people became so convinced by what they saw that they couldn’t stay qui
East Tennessee woke up to a sunny March day, but now a sharp cold front is set to arrive. A big winter storm could bring up to five inches of snow on the highest peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that lasts from 1 p. m. today until
Energy leaders say a new oil shortage could hit soon, sparking worry among investors. The big banks are tightening rules on how much money can leave investment funds, which could slow the flow of capital into markets. One top banker has raised his outlook for oil prices, hinting that the marke
