California's Salton Sea used to be a vacation hotspot in the mid-1900s with its sandy beaches and celebrity visitors. But decades of water mismanagement have turned this 340-square-mile lake into a drying disaster zone. As water disappears, it leaves behind a toxic mix of old pesticides, heavy metal
New research suggests how you sleep might quietly affect your vision. A study found that stacking pillows or bending your neck sharply while sleeping can slightly increase eye pressure. This happens because folded necks squeeze veins, slowing blood flow to the eyes. Over time, this might worsen glau
New York families are arguing over a plan to open the city’s first AI-focused high school this fall in Lower Manhattan. The school, called Next Generation Technology High, would share a building with another school if approved by officials on April 29. But the proposal has sparked debate—some love t
Nebraska has welcomed a new quarterback, Anthony Colandrea, who came from UNLV after playing at Virginia. He has already started 14 games for the Rebels and led his conference with 3, 459 passing yards in 2025. Colandrea’s career numbers show he can throw well: 627 completions on 983 attempts, a 6
Newberry High’s special education room feels like a gym for life skills rather than just a classroom. Students here practice grocery lists, job interviews, and problem-solving instead of just reading from textbooks. One teenager sums it up this way: “She’s not just a teacher—she’s a coach for the ga
New Jersey is losing its local journalists faster than almost any other state. Right now, the Garden State has the fewest reporters per person in the whole country. That means fewer people showing up to city council meetings, fewer reporters digging into school budget cuts, and fewer voices keeping
New Mexico used to have a strong Republican presence. Back in the late 2000s, the party had a senator, two U. S. House members, a mayor of Albuquerque, and a governor. But over time, things changed. Democrats became more organized, while Republicans lost their edge. Even though more New Mexicans reg
New York City keeps trying to shrink class sizes—because who wouldn’t want that? But here’s the catch: the plan assumes there’s room to make it happen. And there isn’t. Schools are packed, buildings are old, and new ones take years to build. Not to mention finding land in a crowded city is like winn
Newborn care in the delivery room shapes a baby’s future health. Yet, the notes that doctors and nurses write about each moment are usually finished after the event has passed. This delay makes the records vague, uneven and sometimes wrong. Accurate, live data is needed to guide decisions and improv
Nebraska’s District 5, covering parts of southern Lincoln and rural Southeast Nebraska, will have a new board member this year. The current seat holder, Kirk Penner, has chosen not to run again, opening the field for fresh voices. The candidates bring diverse backgrounds. One contender is 59 years
