The country icon Dolly Parton has decided not to go ahead with her planned Las Vegas residency. She told fans that health problems are making it hard for her to perform at the usual high energy level. Parton said she feels “swimmy headed” after taking medicine, a phrase she jokes about from her gran
The Milken Institute meeting in Beverly Hills pulled together a crowd of money movers who talked about wars, markets and new tech. One speaker said the world’s economies keep humming even when big conflicts flare up, pointing to a strong U. S. economy that has survived many crises. Another talked a
OpenAI is teaming up with PwC LLP to create AI tools that can handle financial tasks on their own. The plan is to let these systems work alongside the company’s internal finance team, showing how they can change a key part of business operations. The goal is to make revenue tracking and the final ac
The Capitol Police took action against six people who blocked hallways during a demonstration about Pennsylvania’s loose gift rules for lawmakers. The arrests followed several lawful orders to disperse that were ignored, according to a Department of General Services statement. At least 70 partici
Eascra Biotech, a startup that builds tiny delivery machines for medicines, has hired Dr. Anne Yau as a Life Science Research Scientist. She will work in the company’s preclinical laboratory at the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives facility in Worcester, where researchers test new tools before
A rare herb used in Chinese medicine has shown promise against a stubborn bird lung disease. Scientists focused on tiny particles that the plant releases, called exosome‑like nanoparticles. These particles carry a small RNA piece named miR159a, which can influence how cells respond to infectio
The idea that growing closer to Jesus is a never‑ending path was the heart of a recent talk aimed at young adults. A senior church leader, joined by his wife, used the metaphor of diving deeper into water and even space to illustrate how spiritual depth expands over time. They highlighted visi
Many people facing serious illness or loss turn to spirituality for comfort, not just medicine. When health declines or death is near, fear and sadness often take over. But beliefs—like prayers to saints or traditions from different cultures—can help people find purpose again. Nurses who understand
The San Francisco Giants are teaming up with a local bowling chain to give fans another reason to cheer during home games. Starting in early May, whenever a Giants pitcher strikes out a batter in the seventh inning, fans can head to nearby Lucky Strike, AMF, or Bowlero centers for a discount on game
Pop Mart brought its Beijing theme park back online earlier this month, making a bold bet on the Labubu series. The tiny vinyl figures—once a quiet corner of the toy aisle—have exploded into a global craze, landing everywhere from street stalls to high-end collabs. Instead of playing it safe, the co
