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May 24 2026BUSINESS

A Small Business Grows Through Generations and Community

Thirty years in the same spot means more than just a long time in business—it means roots. In Eau Claire, a shop on East Madison Street has stood through three decades of neighborhood changes by staying small and staying local. The store started with one family, then shifted to another owner twenty-

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May 24 2026HEALTH

Tracking Blood Sugar Made Easier: What Research Says About Glucose Monitors

Wearable tech isn’t just for fitness trackers anymore. For people with diabetes, small sensors stuck on the skin now watch blood sugar levels 24/7. These gadgets, called continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), send real-time updates so users know when to adjust diet, exercise, or medication. But do they

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Why the “Good Guy” vs “Bad Guy” Debate Misses the Point

Politics often feels like a wrestling match where two wrestlers pretend to fight while secretly following the same script. One side gets labeled “Viewpoint A” – the usual heroes in this show – while the other becomes “Viewpoint B, ” the dramatic villains. But here’s the twist: both wrestlers actuall

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May 23 2026EDUCATION

Behind the Scenes: The Struggles of LGBTQ+ Researchers in Southeast Asia

Finding out what LGBTQ+ life is really like in Southeast Asia isn’t easy. Researchers who try often run into problems that most people never see. From Indonesia to Vietnam, these academics face more than just data collection—they deal with social stigma, unclear rules, and sometimes personal danger.

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May 23 2026HEALTH

When doctors struggle to spot child abuse signs

Every year, millions of children worldwide face a hidden crisis—sexual abuse—but spotting it isn’t always straightforward. Doctors often meet young patients with unusual marks or discomfort in private areas, situations that might look like abuse at first glance. Yet many of these cases turn out to b

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May 23 2026CRIME

Baltimore County’s next prosecutor faces tough choices on youth crime

The race for Baltimore County’s top prosecutor spot is heating up, with candidates pushing different ideas on how to handle rising crime. One candidate argues that current policies aren’t working and wants stronger action against juvenile offenses. She points to recent crime spikes in areas like Tow

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Fast food chains and the quiet tech revolution they don't talk about

Fast food restaurants used to run on grease and gumption. In the early 2000s, most menus lived on paper, orders came through speakers, and loyal customers got plastic cards that looked like hotel keys. One chain, though, noticed something most others ignored: every customer swipe, tap, or call was a

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May 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

New tech pulls voices from plane crash images, raising privacy concerns

The National Transportation Safety Board has temporarily hidden all its crash investigation files online after new software made it possible to extract pilot voices from still images of audio spectrograms. During a recent hearing about the UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky, investigators shared a PD

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Tech Job Cuts Hit Bay Area, but South Bay Holds Strong

April brought tough news for workers across California as the state lost 3, 300 jobs. The Bay Area followed the same trend, shedding 700 positions. But not all areas suffered equally. The South Bay bucked the trend by adding 500 jobs, defying the broader slowdown. The tech industry remains the bigg

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Dricus Du Plessis questions Khamzat Chimaev’s focus after UFC fight

After losing to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev’s weight-cut struggles became a hot topic. But his opponent, Dricus Du Plessis, isn’t buying the excuses. The South African fighter pointed out that tough weight cuts are common in MMA. Fighters often drop around 12 pounds in the final stre

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