"City officials are pushing a new entertainment district that would let people carry one drink in a special cup while walking between shops and restaurants. The idea is to boost foot traffic after dark, making downtown a lively spot for diners, shoppers and moviegoers. A council vote is set for Mond
The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed
Western Montana’s Republican voters now have a tough choice to make in June. After Congressman Ryan Zinke announced a surprise retirement, a pack of candidates rushed to claim his spot in the House. The district covers 16 counties, stretching from the Idaho border to the Canadian line. What started
Backlash delivered exactly what wrestling needs when big shows fall short. While WrestleMania sometimes struggles to keep up quality, this smaller event brought sharp action and moved important storylines forward. Two rising stars won matches, another performer grew stronger despite losing, and a ne
Last month, federal officials hit pause on at least 18 research grants at UC Berkeley, despite a judge just months ago telling them to stop canceling grants. One of those frozen was a $1. 4-million project at the Lawrence Hall of Science that trains Ohlone youth to build mixed-reality exhibits about
Scientists use a special kind of MRI that tracks how water moves in body tissues over tiny slices of time. Called time-dependent diffusion MRI, it helps doctors see details smaller than what regular scans show. Water molecules dance around in healthy and sick tissues differently. By watching this da
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
Weather experts in Northeast Ohio have issued frost alerts for Monday night as unusually chilly conditions take hold. Unlike typical mid-May weather, this cold front isn’t playing by the usual rules. A dry but sharp temperature drop is expected, with clear skies Monday night allowing thermometers to
Sunday’s baseball doubleheader between Boston College and NJIT wasn’t just another game—it was a rollercoaster of momentum swings, pitching changes, and clutch hits that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Eagles, ranked 22nd in the nation, were looking to bounce back after a tough series at C
A possible deadline loomed over Consensus Miami this week: July 4 could mark the arrival of the Clarity Act, if lawmakers move fast enough. A White House adviser laid out a tight schedule—Senate meetings, House votes, and presidential approval—all within weeks. But timing isn’t the only issue; Senat
