The 31st annual parade on Balboa Island will kick off at 11 a. m. on Sunday, May 31, and it promises a wave of nostalgia with its surf‑culture theme. The organizers have chosen the Beach Boys’ classic “Good Vibrations” as a tribute to the late Brian Wilson and the music that shaped Southern Californ
The world loves video games, especially people under 25. They bring fun and help build friendships, but experts worry about bad content, too much playtime, and spending money on items that feel like gambling. Governments have tried many rules to keep players safe. One common rule is age ratings t
Art auctions today feel more like high‑stakes poker games than cultural events. The focus shifts from seeing and feeling a piece to watching the price climb, as if value is created by the money itself. In this way, masterpieces are turned into trophies for the wealthy, and their true purpose—expan
The new café inside the Portland Art Museum offers more than a quick bite; it invites visitors to pause and enjoy a relaxed meal in an artistic setting. Created by Kaie Wellman and Kevin de Garmo of Providore Fine Foods, the space blends local ingredients with a menu that feels both familiar and inv
The National Hockey League has entered a new partnership with the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to protect betting markets linked to hockey games. The deal, signed by CFTC Chair Michael Selig and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, sets up a system where each side appoints contacts who will
A recent survey examined 81 goat herds across Poland to see how many worms inside these animals can ignore a common drug called benzimidazole. The researchers first grew the worms from poop samples in a lab and used a DNA test to confirm they were dealing with Haemonchus contortus, the main paras
In the world of farming, tiny worms called plant‑parasitic nematodes can cause big problems for crops. Scientists have found that certain fungi, known as nematophagous fungi (NF), can help keep these worms in check. A new review looked at how combining these fungi with organic matter—like compost or
Philadelphia is debating new rules for smoke shops that sell unregulated substances like kratom and hemp-based THC. Two bills aim to tighten control by classifying these products as "intoxicating, " requiring special licenses, and testing for safety. Buyers would also need to be over 21. The push co
Spain’s top judges just hit the pause button on a new nationwide sign-up system for holiday flats listed online. The system, pushed through last summer, would have forced every owner to register their property before posting it on sites like Airbnb. But several regions argued the central government
A long study tracked 190 adults at risk of Type 2 diabetes for over a decade. They tried a two-year lifestyle program where people lost and kept off weight. But some still developed diabetes years later. The key difference? Their bodies handled sugar in different ways. Researchers split participant
