Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They met to talk about money. They approved some changes to the budget. They also accepted some grants for the police department. The meeting happened on April 14 at the Newtown Municipal Center. The board's chair, Steve Goodridge, led the meeting. Not al
It is surprising to learn that many young adults in Japan are spending more on video games than on their basic needs. A recent survey showed that nearly 1 in 5 young adults aged 20 to 29 have struggled to pay for rent because they spent too much on in-game purchases. This issue is more common among
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a halt, including the fitness routines of older women who were into resistance training. Their training was disrupted for two whole years. This isn't just about gym time lost. It's about the effects on their bodies and how they bounced back. Let's dive
In the world of gaming, 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for fans of Ninja Gaiden. This year, players will get to enjoy not one, but two new games in the franchise. The first is Ninja Gaiden 4, a highly anticipated sequel that has been a long time coming. The second is a bit of a surprise: Ninja
The U. S. has made defending Taiwan a big part of its Pacific plans. But its trade tactics might make things worse. The U. S. has been talking about a strong Pacific strategy. The defense of Taiwan is a key part of this plan. This isn't new. It's been U. S. policy since 1949. But things have changed
Diabetes is a major health issue in China. Many people with type 2 diabetes feel overwhelmed. This is often due to the physical, mental, and financial strain of the condition. Medical alliances in China are working to change this. These alliances offer treatment and support for those with type 2
There are two types of water beetles that have developed unique ways to swim. These beetles are part of the Hydrophilidae family. One type, called Amphiops, swims upside down using its middle legs. The other type, which includes Berosus, swims right-side up using its middle and back legs. This is qu
Thailand has been trying to improve its digital health systems. The Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization both agreed that Thailand needs a better way to manage its digital health efforts. This is not an easy task. They looked at how six other countries handle their digital hea
The quest to make hydrogen fuel more accessible has led scientists to focus on a special group of materials called 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs). These materials are like tiny, layered building blocks that offer plenty of surface area for reactions to happen. The goal is to tweak the
A high-ranking Democrat in the House is raising serious questions about DOGE's activities at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The concern? DOGE might have been up to no good with sensitive data. This all started when a news outlet reported that some important information had gone missing f
