Alice Friberg has always had a soft spot for seeds. Her journey began in her family garden, planting purple-podded bush beans with her mom. Over the years, she's turned her passion into a career, working as a farmer and in agriculture supplies across Maine. Now, she's taking on a new role as the ex
Alaska is set to receive a significant financial boost for its health care system. The state is getting nearly $1. 4 billion over five years from a federal program. This money is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. It aims to make health care more affordable and accessible in rural area
Alexandra Merz's life took a dramatic turn when she decided to take control of her health. She had struggled with her weight for years, and it wasn't just about how she looked. It was about how she felt. She was tired all the time and didn't feel like herself. So, she decided to try a GLP-1 weight-l
Alaska's budget process is stuck in the past. The state's constitution demands an unusually high threshold for overriding a governor's veto on budget matters. This rule, requiring three-fourths of legislators to agree, makes it tough for the public's voice to be heard. It's time to update this rule
Alan Ritchson, famous for his role as Jack Reacher, is set to star in a new sci-fi action movie called War Machine. This film, directed by Patrick Hughes, also features actors like Dennis Quaid and Esai Morales. The story follows recruits at a special ops boot camp who face an otherworldly threat.
Alaska Airlines is making a big move. They just ordered 110 new planes from Boeing. This is a huge deal for them. It shows they are serious about growing. They want to fly to more places, both in the U. S. and around the world. The deal includes five 787 Dreamliners. These are big planes for long t
Altadena, a vibrant community near Los Angeles, faced a massive wildfire that left behind more than just ashes. The fire, which started in January 2024, destroyed nearly 9, 500 structures and claimed 19 lives. But the damage didn't end with the flames. The fire released toxic materials like lead and
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer, recently passed away at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence in a Maryland prison. He is infamous for selling U. S. secrets to the Soviet Union and Russia between 1985 and 1994. Ames revealed the identities of 11 spies working for the U. S. or Britain, lead
Algeria's horse and donkey populations face a significant challenge from abortive diseases. These illnesses cause pregnancy loss in these animals, which can be a big problem for farmers and breeders. A recent study took a close look at this issue, gathering information from various sources to unders
Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant, is now stepping out of your home and into your web browser. The company has launched a new website, Alexa. com, where users can chat with Alexa+ just like they would with other AI chatbots. Amazon wants Alexa+ to be everywhere, not just in your living room or
