Rent control in Worcester has become a shouting match, with one side saying housing is a right and the other warning that any rule will kill growth. The real issue is how landlords treat apartments: as long‑term homes or quick profits. The upcoming ballot question only touches buildings with five o
Khamzat Chimaev lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland in a tight fight at UFC 328. Many fans argued that Chimaev’s grappling should have won, but the judges gave a split decision in Strickland’s favor. After the bout, former champion Demetrious Johnson said Chimaev might have pushed hims
Walking is good for health, but how many steps a day do you really need to keep the weight off? A recent study shows that 8, 500 steps a day is enough to stay lean after dieting. The idea of walking ten thousand steps came from a 1960s ad in Japan, not science. Researchers looked at people
The day starts with sunshine for most of the Washington area, but clouds begin to gather as a cold front rolls in on Sunday afternoon. Even though there isn’t much moisture, the front can still bring some showers and occasional thunderstorms later in the day. The storms won’t be severe, but they cou
In a sunny afternoon at the Independence Civic Center, high schoolers turned into tech mentors for seniors, showing how simple clicks can bring a new world of connectivity. The event welcomed people of all ages to share their devices, from phones and tablets to laptops and e‑readers. Students patien
This story looks at the real reasons some young women in Nigeria put off using birth control. Most are between 15 and 24 — an age when surprises, either wanted or unwanted, can change entire futures. Scientists wanted to know what pushes these decisions. At first glance, money and location pop up. B
Western Montana’s Republican voters now have a tough choice to make in June. After Congressman Ryan Zinke announced a surprise retirement, a pack of candidates rushed to claim his spot in the House. The district covers 16 counties, stretching from the Idaho border to the Canadian line. What started
Politics in the U. S. has turned into a nonstop seesaw ride. Since 2000, power has switched parties in 11 of the last 13 major elections. Before that, full reversals happened only 5 times in the final 13 elections of the 1900s. The causes run deeper than who sits in the Oval Office. Rising inequalit
For years, the Supreme Court has quietly gained more influence in US politics than its founders ever planned. Now it sits in the middle of fiery debates, often making decisions that lean heavily conservative while handling issues that should be settled by elected leaders. Some argue that Democrats m
Kids in kindergarten and first grade often struggle to stay focused. Their attention jumps around even when the work stays the same. Most tests for focus only look at how many answers are right or how long it takes on average. But what if the real story is in the ups and downs of their response time
