Spring in Northern California doesn’t usually bring much rain, but this week could buck that trend. Forecasts suggest a short spell of wet weather is heading to Sonoma County and the wider Bay Area starting Wednesday night. Rainfall is expected to stick around until Friday morning, bringing small bu
This year’s Masters week in Augusta starts with practice rounds on Monday and Tuesday, giving players a chance to adjust to the course before the main event. Wednesday brings the fun Par 3 Contest, where amateurs and pros play a shorter course—perfect for fans who enjoy lighter moments before the se
Afghanistan faces yet another brutal spell of extreme weather, with floods and landslides now linked to 110 deaths and 11 more people unaccounted for. Over two weeks, relentless rain has turned streets into rivers, buried homes under mud, and cut off entire towns. Just in the last day, floods took 1
President Trump’s latest posts on Truth Social demand Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its bridges, power plants, and desalination facilities by Tuesday. The message includes insults calling Iranian leaders “animals” and boasts about sending the country “back to the Stone
Political figures from both sides criticized the president earlier this week after a social media post threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure. The message suggested major strikes on bridges and power plants if Iran did not reopen a key shipping route by a set deadline. One senator called the an
Netflix is cooking up a sequel that throws out the usual crime-comedy playbook. After a year-long shoot across England and Italy wrapped in late 2025, the show now promises a twist: less polished London settings, more rugged countryside and glitzy Italian lake views. Theo James, who plays family enf
Early last week, a cargo ship loaded with wheat came under attack in the Sea of Azov. Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the vessel, setting it ablaze and causing it to sink partially. The event was caught on video, showing thick smoke rising from the stricken ship. Rescue crews later found it and t
Many new owners rush to launch without planning, believing speed beats strategy. The push to "just start" comes from the idea that hesitation kills momentum. Yet without clear direction, these businesses end up chasing every passing trend instead of building something meaningful. Their marketing zig
Plants contain tiny molecules called saponins that do more than just add a bitter taste to foods like soybeans or ginseng. These compounds have caught scientists' attention because they can tweak a crucial cell signaling system called PI3K/Akt. This system acts like a control panel for how cells han
Running a small business and serving in government might seem like two totally different jobs, but one candidate believes the skills overlap more than people think. Though many argue that governments should operate like companies, others point out that public service has unique challenges. With fift
