Stumptown, a comic‑book crime drama about a former soldier turned private eye in Portland, landed on ABC in 2019 but only ran one season. The show follows Dex Parios, a veteran with PTSD who runs her own investigation office out of a bar owned by an ex‑criminal friend. Despite its short run, t
Starting last summer, Hagerstown in Maryland no longer has to pay certain property taxes on buildings that serve the public. This change covers places like sports centers and parks where people gather for fun or relaxation. The rule works for both land and the stuff built on it, as long as the main
Starting July, some US embassies will test a new way to speed up visa interviews. Instead of waiting months, applicants can pay an extra $750 on top of the usual $185 fee. The catch? Only certain embassies will offer this service at first, and even with the fast track, getting a visa isn’t guarantee
Steven Spielberg is back with another big movie. This time it's a summer blockbuster about aliens. People are asking: can he finally win again? Two decades ago, he made masterpieces like Schindler's List and Jurassic Park in the same year. That hasn't happened since. Spielberg was at his peak back t
Starting in 2027, Canada plans to add new tax reporting rules for cryptocurrency transactions as part of Bill C-31. This change aims to make crypto dealings more transparent for tax purposes by integrating them into the federal income tax system. The goal is to collect user details like names, addre
Stroke patients often need extra care to regain independence. Two common settings for this help are inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Researchers wanted to see which setting lets patients return home sooner, a sign that they are functioning well. Th
Studies show that drinking alcohol is a growing problem in Ghana. It feeds into more chronic illnesses, messes up family life, and costs the economy a lot of money. In Hohoe Municipality, however, data about how many adults drink and why is almost non‑existent. Most research has only looked at teena
Stockton now gives body cameras to all its officers that can instantly switch between more than 50 languages. The city sits in one of the most multicultural parts of California, where nearly half the homes speak something other than English. That mix can slow down police work when every second count
Staring at screens all day makes eyes feel tired and dry almost instantly. But according to traditional herbal practices, the real problem begins long before those symptoms show up. Many people assume eye strain comes from overuse, yet traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) suggests deeper imbalances in
St. Petersburg lights up with a splash of color this June, as local artists showcase their queer creativity across town. At the City Theatre lobby, a show called “Royal Tea” invites visitors to see art that blends royalty themes with LGBTQ+ identity. The curator, Rachel Covello, mixes ideas of dr
