A recent review claims saturated fats cause cancer, but it misses a big problem: most animal products today aren’t what they used to be. Supermarket meats, dairy, and eggs are loaded with pesticides, heavy metals, and hormones from industrial farming. Yet the study blames the fats themselves instead
A fresh version of Ghost in the Shell is making its way to streaming soon. Instead of a movie theater, this one lands directly on Amazon Prime Video on July 7th. The project comes from Science Saru, the studio behind other animation hits. Bandai, the company handling the release, chose this route ov
High school athletes across Southwest Michigan are putting up numbers that turn heads this spring. From softball sluggers to track stars, the latest Athlete of the Week poll highlights athletes who are pushing their teams forward with performances that stand out. Baseball diamonds are seeing some s
ALS is a rare but cruel disease that slowly shuts down the body while leaving the mind intact. Doctors have only approved three drugs for it since the mid-1990s, and none of them cure or stop the disease—they merely slow it down a little. Part of the problem is money. Running trials for ALS is extre
The upcoming election in California feels like a breath of fresh air for voters tired of high prices, soaring housing costs and political fatigue. While the state grapples with rising gas and living expenses, the gubernatorial race has finally stepped out of its dull routine. Unlike past contests
The Victory Bar & Grill in West Berlin is now owned by a new group. Husband‑and‑wife team Andy and Loukia Likogiannis sold the spot, a move confirmed by restaurant broker Bielat Santore & Company. The place has long been a favorite for sports fans and casual diners. It features 50 big TVs,
Aurora’s 32nd Sports Festival kicked off with a burst of energy at Phillips Park, where middle schoolers from 14 local schools gathered to compete in a wide array of games. The event, organized by the city’s Youth Services Division, draws more than a thousand students and a similar number of volunte
The Knicks delivered a decisive blow to the Philadelphia Sixers, ending their run in the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a 144‑114 victory. The game was played at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where the crowd’s energy shifted quickly from hopeful to disappointed. Fans in orange and blue filled the con
Healthcare in Florida faces big problems that can’t be fixed by thanks alone. The state needs a steady stream of skilled workers, from nurses to assistants. Without enough people in the system, nurses get overworked and tired. A group called Dwyer Workforce Development is stepping in. Th
Khamzat Chimaev lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland in a tight fight at UFC 328. Many fans argued that Chimaev’s grappling should have won, but the judges gave a split decision in Strickland’s favor. After the bout, former champion Demetrious Johnson said Chimaev might have pushed hims
