NBCUniversal has just hired Val Boreland as the President of Entertainment for its spinoff company, SpinCo. This means she’ll be in charge of shows on cable networks like USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E! , Syfy, and Golf Channel. Boreland’s experience shows she knows how to buy and create good c
Ever wondered if having health insurance could actually help you live longer? Scientists have been exploring this question for years. Back in 2008, they were just beginning to uncover some clues. Now, we have solid evidence showing that health insurance can indeed lengthen our lives. Research has fo
Walgreens recently surprised Wall Street with better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year. Despite a $265 million loss, the drugstore chain is working hard to rebuild its business. They're closing stores, trying to fix prescription reimbursement issues, and battli
An immense cloud of smoke darkened the sky and turned Santa Monica into an eerie orange hue. Yet, landscapers kept trimming, builders kept constructing, and delivery drivers kept on their routes. It was just another day for the hired hands. Adrian Rodriguez, a landscaper from Querétaro, Mexico, expl
December saw a big jump in the number of business jet flights around the world. This came after a year where things were pretty steady. In North America, flights were up by 9%, while in Europe, they stayed about the same. Asia saw a 7% rise. Globally, there was a 7% increase compared to the same tim
Research that brings together different communities to solve real-world problems is becoming more popular globally. This type of research, known as "engaged research, " involves partners with different perspectives and knowledge to address issues that matter most. The goal is to create fairer and mo
Wildfires keep ravaging California, but it's not just the flames that are heating up. Politicians on both sides are rushing to react. Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom tackles the recovery effort while answering hard questions about state readiness. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is quick to b
Think of a big school software supplier, or maybe even one you use. Now imagine it got hacked, and some personal details were taken. That's just what happened. PowerSchool, a cloud-based platform for schools, got breached on December 28. Someone swiped two tables from their student info system, whic
Imagine being told you have a type of skin cancer in your head or neck area that can't be removed by surgery. This is a tricky situation, especially if you're older or have other health issues. Doctors often turn to radiation therapy to control the cancer locally at the site. A recent study looked i
Thursday was a big day for high school sports in the area. The boys' hockey teams had some close games. Sauk Rapids-Rice squeaked by River Lakes 5-4, and St. Cloud Crush won a high-scoring game against Fergus Falls, 8-7. Hermantown, ranked #2 in the state, had a dominant win over Cathedral, 6-0. In
