A sharp rise in U. S. natural gas prices last week surprised many who thought supplies were plentiful. Forecasters now predict a hot week ahead, which could push power plants to burn more gas for air conditioning. Demand might climb higher, but the real spark came from worries over Middle Eastern su
For many people with stubborn migraines that don’t respond to usual treatments, life becomes a cycle of doctor visits, tests, and trial-and-error medications. Research shows these patients often need more than the standard three attempts at preventive drugs before finding something that works. But w
Staten Island is tackling two big problems—overdose deaths and suicide—by teaching frontline workers how to handle both at once. Around 300 people have already gone through a six-part training that mixes mental health and drug-use screening. The idea is to catch warning signs early, whether someone
Brandon Patterson, paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash nine years ago, depends on family help for daily tasks like getting out of bed or pouring coffee. But scientific progress has offered him a new role—not just a test subject, but an active participant in pushing boundaries. Unlike typ
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
Massachusetts will start the week dry, but rain clouds are set to arrive halfway through. Sunday’s afternoon temperatures climb into the 70s, dropping to the mid‑40s overnight. Showers may begin around 4 p. m. and persist for the rest of Sunday. Monday begins with mostly cloudy skies that clear as
Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.
Scientists recently tested a fresh approach to fighting depression in mice by pairing a natural compound with brain stimulation. They wanted to see if two different methods could work better together than alone. First, they stressed out mice to mimic human depression. Then, they split the animals in
Putin said that the fighting in Ukraine could soon finish. He spoke after a small Victory Day parade in Moscow, a day that remembers the Soviet win over Nazi Germany. The war began when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, sparking a crisis that felt like the Cold War’s worst moments. Russia has not c
