In early June, local leaders in Mill Valley singled out one person for doing something remarkable: volunteering for over fifty years to protect the town’s open spaces and guide its growth. Nona Dennis received the title “Volunteer All-Star” during a city council meeting, but the real story isn’t the
For years, golf was seen as a sport mostly for men, especially when it came to business networking. You'd often hear stories about deals being made and connections forged on the green. But something’s changing now. Women are stepping onto the course in bigger numbers than ever before. Back in 2019,
Authorities have reported a measles case in Beaufort County. The infected person is an adult whose vaccination status remains unclear, and there’s no evidence they had measles before. The health department is still trying to figure out where they caught it. This isn’t the first measles case in South
When someone has long-term back pain, their daily life changes in ways that aren’t always obvious. One surprising area where changes show up is in the brain’s reaction to food. Researchers compared how people with chronic low-back pain and those without it responded to a sweet, high-calorie drink wh
Red light therapy gadgets are popping up everywhere, claiming to erase wrinkles, boost collagen, ease muscle pain, and even regrow hair. But do these glowing gadgets really deliver on their promises? After spending months testing different devices, here’s a no-nonsense look at what actually works.
Five years after handing over Amazon’s CEO title, Jeff Bezos is betting again. This time not on another online store or streaming service, but on teaching robots how to design jet engines, smartphones, and skyscrapers faster than human teams can today. His new company, Prometheus, just pocketed $12
Dave Eggers isn’t just another writer who’s made it big. He’s someone who turned personal struggles into stories that caught the world’s attention. Back in 2000, his book about losing his parents young became a major hit, putting him on the map. Now, he’s warning people about a different kind of los
Every summer, Flagstaff transforms into a living classroom where kids and adults can walk with real park rangers. These aren’t just any guides – they’re specially trained volunteers who split their time between national monuments and nearby forests. Their mission? To help visitors spot the hidden wo
A large set of numbers—8647—has been carved into the grass near Washington's World War II Memorial. The odd pattern stands out because the grass around it is green and healthy, while the marked area is brown and dry, suggesting someone went out of their way to leave this message behind. Authorities
A company called Anthropic is taking a fresh approach to help nonprofits make the most of artificial intelligence. Instead of just donating money or tools, they’re investing in people. Through a new program called Claude Corps, they’ll place 1, 000 young professionals with nonprofits for a year. The
