Music often starts as something simple—catchy tunes about everyday life. But sometimes, artists decide to go deeper. That’s what happens with the latest album from a singer who once wrote about crushes and lazy afternoons. Instead of sticking to familiar topics, she’s now asking questions that don’t
A bright orange neon sign outside SITE Santa Fe declares in all caps: “EVERY AMERICAN FLAG IS A WARNING SIGN. ” The message, taken from a poem by Diné artist Demian DinéYazhi’, greets visitors before they even step inside. The sign is part of an exhibition that traces how Native performance art has
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that 19 more medical schools will start requiring at least 40 hours of nutrition instruction, or a comparable competency test, for students beginning in fall 2026. This move is part of an effort led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy
Donald Trump has taught me that pride can be a double‑edged sword. He uses words to rally people, yet his language often shows how unclear speech can mislead and divide. When he attacks movements that fight racism, class bias, or ableism, it reminds me how vital diversity and fairness are in s
Fort Myers Beach is fighting a tough question: how to rebuild after Hurricane Ian while keeping the feel that makes it special. Some residents think new businesses and big projects will help, but they worry the town could lose its charm. Others believe preserving historic streets and local culture i
A small European company, Nara Organics, has pulled its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula from shelves across the country. The move comes after three infants in California, Pennsylvania and Washington fell ill with a rare but dangerous disease called infant botulism. The babies were between two and
The United States has proposed a new plan to boost production of key minerals by setting prices that would protect miners from cheap Chinese imports. The idea was first voiced in February by Vice President JD Vance and aims to help the West reduce its dependence on China for metals that power ele
A Cambodian opposition figure, Rong Chhun, has left the Supreme Court to a cheering crowd that hopes he will be freed from an incitement conviction. The 56‑year‑old adviser to the Nation Power Party was found guilty last year for speaking with villagers displaced by state construction. His sentence
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT‑I, is widely seen as the top choice for people who struggle to sleep well over long periods. Even though it is very good at helping patients fall asleep and stay asleep, most usual CBT‑I plans do not focus on the problems that show up during the day
Russian President Vladimir Putin broke tradition by publicly celebrating Donald Trump’s 80th birthday over the phone last weekend. The Kremlin confirmed the call lasted nearly an hour, a rare moment where the two leaders focused on personal well-wishes rather than geopolitical disputes. Putin called
