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May 28 2026SCIENCE

Healthy Food at Home: How Money and Programs Shape What We Eat

The study looked at families in a Texas program that taught kids how to grow and cook food. Researchers followed 839 parents from the start of the program and nine months later. They asked about how often food was missing in the house and what foods were kept at home, especially vegetables and sugar

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Brazil Senator Meets U. S. Leaders After Controversy

Flavio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator who is running for president, went to Washington after his latest scandal. He had already met President Trump in the Oval Office a day earlier. During his trip, Bolsonaro spoke with U. S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The talk

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Family‑Run Petting Zoo Brings Smiles to the County

A small idea at a pumpkin patch turned into a traveling petting zoo that now visits schools, parties and community events across East Contra Costa County and beyond. Robert and Katy Kerling started the venture after a neighbor asked them to run a petting zoo at a local pumpkin patch in 2023. Their o

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May 28 2026POLITICS

California Targets Trump Fund With Full Tax

"California officials plan to levy a 100 percent tax on money from the former president’s $1. 8 billion relief fund for alleged political violence victims. " "The state’s governor said anyone in California who receives any part of this money will have to pay the full amount back as tax. " "Offic

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May 28 2026LIFESTYLE

A Classic Steakhouse Says Goodbye After 56 Years

Gulliver’s Restaurant, a staple on MacArthur Boulevard in Irvine, will shut its doors for good on June 30. The eatery has been a familiar spot since 1970, offering hearty steak dishes and an English‑inn vibe that many locals have come to love. The closure comes not from the owners but from the la

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May 28 2026CRIME

Former Officer Charged After Burglary at Sports Card Store

A former police officer from Grand Rapids faces a serious charge after a burglary at a local sports card shop. The incident occurred on May 24, when the shop’s owner was shocked to find items missing. Police say the suspect entered the building without permission and stole merchandise. The

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Iran Conflict and Public Opinion: A Fresh Take

The United States and Israel carried out a series of strikes in late February aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities. Some reports suggest that these attacks were part of a broader plan to bring former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad back into power, hoping he could steer the country toward a

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May 28 2026SPORTS

Sooners Shine: Four Players Earn 2026 All‑American Honors

Four athletes from the University of Oklahoma baseball team have been named to the 2026 All‑American roster by the National Freshman and College Association. The selections highlight the depth of talent in the Sooners program, which has consistently produced top performers each season. The award

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May 28 2026SPORTS

Busch’s Loss: How the Racing World Came Together

Kyle Busch, a driver known for his speed and energy, died last week from complications of pneumonia. The news still feels unreal to many people who followed his career, including the Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes. He grew up watching races in Hickory, North Carolina, and has been a loyal fa

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Chiefs Star Wins Emmy for Football Docuseries

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, has added a new trophy to his collection. He earned a Sports Emmy Award for being an executive producer of the Netflix series “Quarterback. ” The show, made with NFL Films and Omaha Productions, follows the lives of professional quarterbacks from

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