What if the world ended quietly, not with fire but with a virus? A young scientist survives while millions die. Alone but alive, he wanders streets emptied of people, only to find others—but most are broken by loss. Together they form a small group, trying to rebuild. But rebuilding what, exactly?
Every April, a big festival lands in Costa Mesa to turn playtime into learning time. The Imaginology event pops up at the OC Fairgrounds, mixing science, art, and hands-on fun for families. Instead of staring at textbooks, kids get to build Lego bridges that actually hold weight, paint murals with c
Two television creators from Canada’s far north are being honored for their fresh take on Indigenous storytelling. The Breakthrough Award at a Toronto gala will go to Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald, best known for shaping North of North, a Netflix and CBC co-production set in the A
The odds of lasting peace between Iran and the U. S. are slim at best. Even with a temporary cease-fire, history shows temporary pauses rarely lead to permanent solutions. Leaders on both sides have strong reasons to keep tensions alive. The U. S. can’t ignore Iran blocking a key shipping route. Isr
Austin’s police unions have found a new way to shift blame away from officers accused of misconduct. When an officer injured a protester in 2020, the unions filed a legal motion arguing that poor training—not the officer—should take the fall. But here’s the catch: they’ve known about training issues
Melissa Skutley has spent over two decades helping people through credit unions, with most of that time at Redwood Credit Union in Northern California. At 39, she recently earned a spot among the region’s top young professionals. Her journey started in branches across Northern California, giving her
In late March, officials sent a memo warning staff not to use insider knowledge to bet on market movements tied to Iran. The email came just hours after a high-ranking official announced plans to delay potential military action against Iranian energy sites. Some staffers may have thought the delay w
Four young adults tied to Banana Ball baseball found themselves at something more than just a game in Savannah, Georgia. What started as a casual fireside meeting for local young single adults turned into a gathering with a big draw. Kaden Bowler, Bronson Balholm, Jessie Hirzel, and Jordan Watson sh
Israel quietly approved 34 new West Bank outposts in early April, a move condemned by Palestinian leaders as a direct break from international rules. While the government didn’t issue a formal announcement, local media broke the news after military censors cleared the details for publication. Most o
Experts now believe Bitcoin could hit nearly $100, 000 within the next two years. But don’t expect a quick pop—this growth depends on big players, not everyday traders. While regular investors stay busy chasing smaller cryptocurrencies and stressing over thin trading, institutions quietly stock up.
