People celebrate the birthdays of several well‑known figures on May 1. Country star Tim McGraw, now 59, received a guitar honor on the Music City Walk of Fame in 2016. Film director Wes Anderson, aged 57, once studied at UT Austin. Actress Julie Benz, who is 54, nearly landed the role of Buffy but u
The new tool, called the Gun‑X Scale, was made to spot how much young people notice gun fights and risky gun habits around them. Researchers used a big group of more than five thousand teens and young adults from all over the country, asking them questions between September 2023 and January 2024. Th
A growing number of Americans now see certain authoritarian governments as better on human rights than their own country. Polls show this shift is especially strong among younger Democrats, who view Iran, Israel, and even China in similar negative ways—or sometimes even favor China over the U. S. Th
At a recent meeting, city finance leaders shared a small rise in first-quarter income tax collections for 2026. The bump was tiny—just half a percent higher than the same time last year, adding $3, 872. Most of that extra cash came from people filing personal tax returns, business estimates, and pay
Brendan Sorsby’s story shows how fast a single bad bet can upend a sports career. The Texas Tech quarterback, one of the most well-paid college players right now, recently checked into a clinic to treat a gambling problem. The NCAA is still figuring out his punishment, but past rulings suggest he mi
New York City is taking steps to protect its residents from preventable diseases as distrust in vaccines grows. Local leaders worry that fewer people getting vaccinated could lead to outbreaks of illnesses like measles. The city saw four measles cases this year, a disease that was once nearly elimin
A powerful storm swept through Mineral Wells earlier this week, leaving a trail of broken trees and damaged buildings. Home security cameras caught the moment when winds reaching 145 miles per hour tore through the area. Rain and flying debris made it hard to see, but the footage clearly shows the s
A sudden temperature spike at a Paris airport weather station recently led to a big payday for some traders—and a criminal complaint. The numbers jumped far beyond normal ranges, yet the data was used to settle financial bets worth thousands. Experts say this reveals a much bigger problem: when smal
LeBron James recently shared his view on how his style of play compares with that of Michael Jordan. He said he never really measured himself against the former icon because their approaches to basketball were distinct. James, a point‑forward for most of his career, always sought the pass, while Jor
The Met Gala is coming up soon, and the list of attendees looks huge. A group of top musicians, actors, athletes and fashion icons will be on the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Sabrina Carpenter are among those who will help host the event. Other w
