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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Hospital Prices in Alabama: Are They Really Transparent?

Alabama hospitals face a growing push to show how much they charge patients. The federal government has set rules, but it is unclear if all hospitals follow them. Researchers examined 124 Alabama hospitals listed on the state’s health website. They removed psychiatric and VA centers, leaving 106 ho

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Stretching Matters: Why It Should Join Your Workout Routine

When you hit the gym or go for a run, doctors say don’t skip stretching. It keeps your muscles flexible and helps joints move smoothly. There are two main kinds of stretching. One is static, where you hold a position for a while, like the stretches in school gym class. The other is dynamic, which i

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Goal‑Scoring Storms

Bella Pires lit up the scoreboard for Weymouth High, hitting a home run, a double and drawing two walks while driving in five runs. Her performance helped the Wildcats defeat Pembroke with a final score of 18‑8 on March 30. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed also shone for the Wildcats, each collectin

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Illinois Fans Cannot Bet on Their Own Team in the Final Four

In Illinois, people can place bets on most sports online. But there is one big exception: the state’s own college basketball teams are off limits for wagering. The law says you cannot bet on any in‑state NCAA school, no matter the game or championship. So when Illinois’ University of Illino

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Head Pat Signals Bring New Replay Rules to Baseball

Baseball now has a fresh way for teams to challenge calls. When a pitcher, batter or catcher thinks the umpire missed a ball‑strike, they can tap their head a few times and say “challenge. ” The new system uses cameras that automatically check whether the ball crossed the strike zone. Each team can

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Denver Women’s Soccer Team Secures Future Stadium Land

A new chapter begins for Denver women’s soccer as the club lands a 14‑acre plot in Santa Fe Yards, poised to become Colorado’s first stadium dedicated to female professional sports. The site sits where the old Gates Rubber factory once stood, at Broadway and Interstate 25, and will host a mixed‑use

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Las Vegas Set to Host Super Bowl Again in 2029

The National Football League has decided that the city known for its bright lights and casinos will welcome football’s biggest night once more, this time in 2029. This decision follows the excitement that surrounded the first Super Bowl held there two years ago, when the Raiders’ home field was turn

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Mar 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon’s New Stargate Series Could Revive Space Adventure on TV

Amazon Prime Video is preparing a fresh take on the classic sci‑fi franchise Stargate. The new series, still in development, has no fixed release date but is expected to debut within the next few years. It isn’t just a nostalgic return; it aims to bring back the wide‑ranging, easily approachable spa

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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Funding Moves Show Shift to Core Infrastructure

The latest wave of startup funding points toward a focus on the underlying systems that drive tomorrow’s technology. Investors are pouring money into projects that build the backbone for AI, space computing, and digital security rather than just new consumer apps. One standout deal is a $400 mill

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Jaden Ivey Cut Loose After Controversial Posts

The Chicago Bulls have decided to part ways with guard Jaden Ivey, citing behavior that the team believes harms its reputation. Ivey’s decision to leave came after a series of outspoken videos on his Instagram, where he criticized the LGBTQ community and called Catholicism “false. ” These rema

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