The new HOKA Skyward X 2 shoes are made for people who need a soft, supportive shoe that can keep up with long hours of walking or running. They cost $225 for men and women, each with two color choices. The shoe’s base is a thick, cushioned midsole that uses PEBA and EVA foam. A carbon‑fibe
Vermont teachers and students joined forces to celebrate Earth Day by writing essays, poems, and short stories about the state’s natural beauty. The contest ran from February to mid‑April and welcomed fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from towns like Bennington, Burlington, and Windsor. More than
Early last month, Ukrainian skies turned into a battleground not just at night but from morning through afternoon. Over 400 drones flooded the airspace in just seven and a half hours. Most never reached their targets. Nighttime strikes have long been Russia’s preferred playbook since the conflict be
Earlier this year, a group of top science advisors got the boot. All twenty-two members of the National Science Board—experts nominated for their lifetime achievements—were removed before their terms ended. These weren’t random picks; they were carefully chosen from universities, industries, and res
Every year, Massachusetts spends millions fixing potholes that form when small cracks grow into big problems. Instead of waiting for complaints from drivers, the state now uses a truck packed with lasers and sensors to scan roads before damage becomes visible. The truck moves at normal speeds, colle
Going green doesn’t mean turning your life upside down. Two lifestyle reporters shared simple swaps that turned their homes into eco-friendly spaces without much fuss. One confessed to being a "paper towel monster" despite efforts elsewhere. While bamboo products exist, their high cost made them unr
The Southwick-Tolland-Granville regional schools face a familiar problem: how to balance their $30 million budget when towns want deeper cuts. At a recent meeting, the school committee chair admitted the system’s finances could be clearer. He asked locals to understand that school budgets don’t work
Vincent Mendoza will soon walk across a stage in Brooklyn, diploma in hand. That moment isn’t just about grades or credits—it’s about the people he’s built relationships with along the way. Family and close friends will be there, watching not just the ceremony but the years of effort it took to get
The concept of “quality” shapes how medical residents learn and how their mentors guide them. Yet the idea itself is rarely questioned, and there is little solid proof about what makes a good training program. Over time, the meaning of quality shifts with society’s values and political demands. Dif
The new design of Connecticut Avenue is meant to make the area safer and easier for walkers, but many little stores in Dupont Circle are feeling the pinch. The $37 million plan, run by the District Department of Transportation, has turned parts of the street into a maze of construction zones and clo
