At the recent conference for hospital finance leaders, a sea of vendors took over the exhibit hall. These companies, whose jobs are to collect payments from insurers, arrived with bright smiles and candy, ready to show how they could squeeze the most cash out of each claim. The crowd was huge—so
In a bright corner of South Coast Plaza, music and community collide to celebrate those who have beaten cancer. A local composer‑teacher, known for turning feelings into sound, wrote a four‑minute piece inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem. The melody moves through loss, calm and renewed courage, mir
The science team that began in 1949, sailing east of Southern California each season, set up a long‑term record of the sea that now stands as the world’s oldest ocean monitoring program. Over seventy years, crews have repeatedly sampled fish, plankton, and water chemistry at 75 to 113 fixed points t
The U. S. federal government is thinking about changing how science projects get money and oversight. A new rule would make every grant check whether it matches the current President’s priorities. Right now, scientists judge each other’s work and decide who gets funding based on evidence alone
Tilly Edinger grew up in Frankfurt, surrounded by science and money. Her dad was a famous brain scientist, and her mother fought for women’s rights. From a young age she studied fossils at the Senckenberg Museum, working unpaid because it was a private shop. In 1921 she discovered that some fossil s
Alaska has long been told that oil and gas are its lifeblood, but the truth is more complex. The state’s Permanent Fund, which gives residents dividends, comes from a mix of natural resources, not just oil. In fact, federal spending is the biggest employer here, and oil is no longer the dominant job
The Big 12 Conference suddenly found itself in a tough spot when Texas Tech briefly threatened legal action against the league. The issue started when Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a court battle to stay eligible after admitting to betting on games—including his own team—during his time
The NBA playoffs often produce dramatic moments, but few games stick in the memory like New York’s latest victory. That night at Madison Square Garden was one of those rare occasions where the impossible seemed to happen live. Down by 29 points with a quarter to go, most fans had already packed up.
In the past, Britain set a global example for fair and effective policing. Its model focused on protecting people, enforcing laws without bias, and valuing human life above all else. This approach wasn’t based on flashy campaigns or political trends but on honest, dedicated service. Yet recent event
Anchorage calls itself one of America’s most diverse cities, yet its local government looks nothing like its population. Mountain View, a neighborhood here packed with different cultures, even hosts some of the country’s most varied schools. Anyone walking those school halls would reasonably expect
