Water isn’t just something we drink—it might be the unsung hero of our bodies. New research suggests water isn’t just a passive liquid floating around cells. Instead, it acts like a biological battery, storing energy and even holding information. Dr. Gerald Pollack’s work shows that when water touch
A recent Saturday Night Live sketch turned the usual idea of crime witness descriptions upside down by making them a punchline. Actor Colman Domingo played a teacher who watched an armed robbery with students, then struggled to give police useful details. Instead of focusing on the robber’s face or
The state has put $25 million on the budget for people without homes, and another $11 million for a veterans program. These amounts show that officials see the problem, but they fall far short of what data says is needed. In 2024, the state’s system could house about 38, 000 people and was runnin
A recent comparison of state tax rates and happiness scores shows that the answer is not as simple as “pay less, feel better. ” Researchers used a method that adds up property, income and sales taxes as a share of the average person’s earnings to rank states by tax burden. The state with the lowest
When the Taiwanese grandma turned eighty, a brief fainting spell made her uneasy. A simple low‑blood‑pressure check by the doctor was all that was needed, but her family still felt it wise to keep an old iPhone handy. She had never learned to read, so learning the four‑digit lock took a full week
A sports fan favorite will soon land in Delaware. Later this spring, Rally House—a store packed with jerseys, mugs, and team-themed home goods—will open its first Delaware location inside the Christiana Fashion Center. The spot will replace the old Lands' End store in the same shopping plaza, sittin
The debate over Virginia’s economic direction heated up recently as political figures traded jabs over state taxes. A key voice in the conversation came from a former president, who used a social media platform to argue that rising taxes under the current governor could push businesses and wealthy r
Maine is facing real struggles right now. High living costs—especially for housing and energy—are squeezing families and businesses alike. Many people have left for other states with lower taxes and better opportunities. Small businesses, which keep local economies alive, are feeling the pinch too.
The final chapter of Reeves Cake Shop begins this December, ending 50 years of baking that started in 1976. The family bakery, long a local favorite, will close when the children of founder Dolores Reeves reach retirement age. Dolores, 93, began her culinary journey at the tender age of twelve in
A new Mexican grill will soon open its second branch on 495 Riverside Ave. in Medford’s Wellington area, taking over a former Smashburger site that shut down last January after more than ten years. The owners, led by Marycela Rodenzo, have secured a Common Victualler License from the city council, w
