CHRIS DEL CONTE

Jun 06 2026CELEBRITIES

A Passport Mix‑Up on the Runway to the Skies

Chris Hemsworth once brought his son to a flight with the wrong passport. He had his daughter’s document instead of his boy’s, and airport staff stopped him because the papers didn’t match. Hemsworth joked that he is more likely to forget his child’s passport than his own. His wife, Elsa Pataky, poi

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Delaware’s 2027 budget: More money for schools, childcare and healthcare

Delaware is getting ready to spend $196 million more than last year to improve education and healthcare. Lawmakers met recently to finalize the budget before the June deadline. Most of this money will go toward schools and childcare, but experts say the plan still has gaps. Childcare workers will s

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

A Silent Spread of Measles in Delta County

Delta County now faces a new measles case that shows the virus may be moving around without anyone noticing. The child, who never left Colorado and had no known links to other confirmed infections, likely caught it from someone who did not get tested. This lack of tracing means exposed people are le

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May 31 2026SCIENCE

A Look at a Leading Mind in Inorganic Biochemistry

Christopher Orvig has spent decades studying how metals interact with living systems, a field that sits at the intersection of chemistry and biology. While most people rarely think about the role of inorganic elements in health, his research has shown just how crucial elements like gold and gadolini

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May 29 2026HEALTH

A Long‑Term Caregiver Takes Charge of Children’s Nebraska

Christina Powell grew up in Aurora and began working at Children’s Nebraska more than two decades ago. She has spent 24 years helping the hospital carry out its promise: to give every child a better chance to live. In January, Powell was chosen to lead the hospital’s newest Behavioral Health a

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May 20 2026POLITICS

A Billionaire’s Big‑City Plan: Fast Fixes or Hidden Control?

Chris Larsen, the man who turned a crypto startup into a multi‑billion dollar fortune, has made San Francisco his personal laboratory for rapid change. He does not sit in a boardroom and wait for policy to trickle through; he throws money at problems, then watches the results. His first big move

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Biomarker Tests: Delaware’s New Play for Cancer Care

Delaware faces a new challenge in the fight against cancer, one that could change how patients are treated. The state’s lawmakers are considering a bill that would require health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing. This test looks at a patient’s cells for clues that

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Apr 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Billy Joel’s Health Journey: A Family Update

Christie Brinkley, now 72, told a New York charity event that her former husband, the musician Billy Joel, is doing well after his brain condition was diagnosed a year ago. Joel, 76, had been married to Brinkley since 1985 and they share a daughter, Alexa Ray. The couple separated in 1994, while

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Apr 21 2026CELEBRITIES

Christina Applegate’s honest talk on living with multiple sclerosis

Christina Applegate shared a quick update online this week rather than staying silent. At 54, the actor shared a moment of thanks for the support she’s received. Multiple sclerosis has been part of her life since 2021, a disease that doesn’t stop even when people whisper about hospital stays. Her me

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Apr 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Meloni Says Goodbye to a Long‑Running TV Icon

Christopher Meloni expressed deep emotions after the cancellation of his long‑running role in a popular crime drama series. He took to social media to thank fans who had supported his character, Elliot Stabler, over the years. The actor reflected on nearly 17 years of portraying the detective and ho

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