In the late 1970s and early 1980s, California faced a terrifying monster—the Golden State Killer. He hurt countless people and got away for decades. Then came a breakthrough: Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), a new tool that mixes DNA science with family history research. It finally cracked the
Bitcoin just hit another high, crossing $80, 000 briefly before settling around $79, 850. In just one day, traders lost over $370 million as prices surged, with most of the damage coming from bets that the price would fall. These "short" traders got caught off guard when the market moved up instead
The cruise ship that once promised adventure now faces a frightening health crisis. A virus called hantavirus is believed to be the culprit behind three deaths and several illnesses on board. Hantaviruses have a long history, with records of outbreaks in Asia and Europe that caused severe fever a
Adam Naumann steps into the role of chief executive at Greater Valley Health Center with a clear mission: to widen access for people who cannot afford insurance. He arrives after nearly twenty years in health‑administration, ready to build on the groundwork laid by former CEO Mary Sterhan. The ce
After the 2025-26 season ended, Boston Bruins staff and players gathered at Warrior Ice Arena to talk future plans. The team did not name a single captain this year, instead relying on three alternates—Pastrnak, McAvoy and Lindholm—and other veterans to keep the locker room united. Coach Sturm
The 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards from TripAdvisor just announced the best places to visit worldwide. One surprising winner is an American park that doesn’t charge for entry, making it a great local option. Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, topped the list of U. S. amusement parks
The Denver Broncos have shared a fresh set of ideas for building a new stadium and mixed‑use area on the old Burnham Yard. The plan, first shown to a city advisory board in March, sketches out how the site will grow from a 150‑acre patch into a lively district with a stadium, shops, hotels and parks
The Big Ten has just handed out a record‑setting $1. 37 billion to its 18 schools for the year ending June 30, 2025, a jump of $490 million from last year. The amount dwarfs the SEC’s $1. 03 billion payout announced earlier this month, showing that college athletics still churns out huge profits.
Newark’s 2023 ordinance let teens vote in school board elections, a first for the city. The rule was put into action by 2025, giving 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds a voice in matters that affect their schools. Yet, when the polls opened, most of those teens stayed home. The turnout was low because the
Breanna Stewart, a standout from Central New York, has become a key figure in reshaping how women’s basketball is compensated. She helped negotiate a landmark deal that will funnel over $1 billion into player salaries and benefits through 2032. This agreement introduces the first full revenue‑
