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
Michigan’s weather this mid-May is playing tricks on the season. Just days before summer officially starts, the state is dealing with frost warnings—something you’d expect in March, not late spring. Eastern Michigan, including Saginaw and Bay City, could see frost Tuesday morning, while most of the
A recent cruise ship disaster shows how diseases can travel in surprising ways. Three people died and others got sick from hantavirus during a trip from Argentina to the Cape Verde islands. The outbreak started on a ship sailing through one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Antarctica isn’t
The Bay Area is bracing for a hot Monday, but relief is on the way sooner than expected. While earlier predictions warned of even higher temperatures, forecasters now say the peak won’t be as extreme. A marine layer has been pushing cooler air into the region faster than anticipated, softening the w
Back in 1942, Congress last officially declared war. Since then, presidents have sent troops overseas over 100 times without that same approval. The Constitution says Congress should handle war declarations, but presidents argue they can act fast when they see a threat. A 1973 law tried to fix this
The city recently approved a new rule about how much workers must earn in small businesses. Government leaders voted yes even though state officials warned them it could cause legal trouble. Normally, when higher-level leaders say no, cities listen. This time, they didn’t. Not everyone agrees with
Anchorage families are raising big questions about their local schools. They’re not asking for miracles—just basic things like clear communication, fair policies, and programs that actually work for their kids. But lately, many parents feel left in the dark when the school district makes sudden chan
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
The head of the USGA recently spoke about how golf is shifting under new leadership and rising talent. One big change? The U. S. Open now lets top LIV Golf players compete directly, without needing to qualify through the usual PGA Tour routes. This move gives LIV stars a fair shot at major tournamen
Kyle Mowitz, who’s dating Kim Zolciak, is facing a financial headache. His soon-to-be ex-wife, Jillian Green, has filed court papers to stop him from spending freely. Why? She’s worried his money will vanish before she gets her share in their split. She claims his spending is out of control—buying l
