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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Why a proposed Charlie Kirk highway in Arizona got shut down

Last week, Arizona’s governor vetoed a plan to name a major Phoenix highway after Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist killed in 2023. But the real debate wasn’t about the name—it was about who gets to decide what counts as “historic. ” Republicans argued the highway should honor Kirk’s impact on p

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Germany and Chile Revisit Dark History of a German-Led Settlement

The German government now plans to discuss with Chile’s recent conservative leadership about turning a remote settlement with a troubled past into a place remembering torture victims. Germany still backs this memorial idea despite Chile’s new right-wing housing minister recently changing course on i

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Oil Stocks Get a Boost from Middle East Tensions

Diamondback Energy has seen its stock rise sharply in the past year, climbing nearly 30% and hitting record highs. The company operates mostly in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive U. S. oil fields, where it drills and acquires new wells. With Middle East conflicts driving up global energ

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Medical School Curriculum Shift: A New Focus on Self‑Learning

The main accrediting body for U. S. medical schools has changed its teaching requirements for the 2027‑28 academic year. The new rules no longer explicitly ask students to study health disparities or the social forces that shape patient outcomes. Instead, they emphasize skills in independent l

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Celebrating 15 Years Before the Final Pour

Copper Kettle Brewing, a beloved spot in Denver’s craft scene, has announced that it will close its doors on Saturday, June 27. The announcement came through the company’s social media feed and marked the end of a journey that began in April 2011. Founded by Jeremy Gobien and Kristen Kozik, the brew

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Russia Reboots Animal Vaccine Production After Livestock Culling

The Russian president signed a new order that reshapes how animal vaccines are made after a cattle outbreak caused thousands of deaths in Siberia. The event led to protests and demands that top officials step down, a rare reaction in wartime Russia. The decree combines several state‑owned firm

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Healing Hearts: How Spiritual Care Can Re‑ignite Medicine

Health care often feels like a race, with bills and schedules taking center stage. Yet many doctors, nurses and patients still search for deeper meaning when illness strikes. In recent years the focus on profit has pushed away the gentle, caring side of medicine. A fresh look at faith and pasto

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Health as a Luxury: How Wellness Became a Status Symbol

The modern world has turned staying healthy into a fashionable statement, especially for those who can pay the high price of wellness. In places like Los Angeles, pricey health devices and retreats are sold as lifestyle upgrades, turning medicine into a public display of wealth. This trend is fuel

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

How People with Learning Challenges Can Say “Yes” to Advanced Health Studies

Adults who have learning difficulties often face big problems when it comes to joining new medical studies that try to match treatments to a person’s genes and lifestyle. These studies could help everyone, especially those who normally get less fair care. But the rules about whether a person w

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Mar 30 2026OPINION

Trump’s Sharpest Weapon: Criticizing the Deceased

Trump has become sharper when he talks about people who are no longer alive. He used to be slow and vague, but now he speaks quickly and harshly. After Senator McCain died in 2018, Trump’s comments were weak at first. He said “I never was a fan” only after many months, which felt unnecessar

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