Doctors today face a tough question: how much should they know about food? Some leaders say medical schools need to teach more about diet. But what do future doctors think? Two students shared their views on a recent podcast. Tiffany Onyejiaka, finishing her medical degree, believes doctors should
For years, the main concern about Anchorage’s power supply has been whether natural gas will run out. But there’s a quieter issue making bills rise: people are using less electricity. Over the past 15 years, power use in Chugach Electric’s territory has dropped by about 1% each year. In 2025, it fel
In early 2024, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , pushed for major changes to childhood vaccine policies. The plan aimed to reduce the standard vaccine schedule from 16 to 11 shots and lower recommendations for diseases like hepatitis A and rotavirus. B
The German economy has stopped growing, and its new chancellor is pointing fingers at places far from his own office. He promised to revive the country’s sluggish market, but a year later the numbers still show little change. As his approval ratings slide, he has taken to blaming foreign events and
A fresh study noticed something odd about climate papers that link global warming to stronger storms. Out of 331 experts listed on 82 papers, none had declared any personal or financial links to groups with a clear agenda. That turns out to matter because papers paid for by environmental charities w
Alaska's schools face tough problems today. Many classrooms have fewer students than before. Some people think closing schools is the only answer. But that misses the real issue. Years of decisions have left schools struggling. Money problems make it hard to help students. When schools can't give k
The Atlantic City school board is about to vote on renewing Superintendent La'Quetta Small's contract for another five years. This move comes even as critics wonder why she was cleared of past allegations just as the new deal is being discussed. Some see a pattern here: when problems arise, the resp
On April 7, a single tweet from a top leader sent shockwaves worldwide. The message warned of total destruction if a vital shipping lane wasn’t reopened by sunset. Hours later, the threat vanished as quickly as it appeared, leaving many to wonder about the real stakes. That same afternoon, the lead
The recent military actions in the Middle East have left the United States weaker in nearly every possible way. Instead of making America safer or more respected, this conflict has stretched military resources thin, confused allies, and shaken global trust in U. S. leadership. Even though Iran has s
Congo is moving forward with a plan to create a large new security force just to guard its mines. The country says it will spend $100 million on this force, which could grow to over 20, 000 soldiers by 2028. Officials claim the U. S. and United Arab Emirates are involved in setting this up, but the
