At 22, most people are still figuring out life—new jobs, friendships, who they want to be. But for one young songwriter, that age felt like a dead end. She sat in a hotel room staring at a blank wall, convinced her career was already over. The charts had once crowned her the voice of a generation, b
Heavy storms swept through Palo Pinto County, about 90 miles from Dallas, leaving a trail of injuries and destruction in Mineral Wells. Emergency teams rushed to the scene after reports of people hurt and buildings damaged. The exact number of injuries and how bad they are remains unclear for now.
A long spell of wild weather has kept the Midwest and South on edge for days now. Power cuts and fallen trees have already caused problems in places like Michigan, where one person lost their life when a storm toppled a tree. Now, the next round of storms is moving south, and Dallas is in the crossh
In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: e
The Food and Drug Administration is preparing for a new leader at its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Last month the agency announced that Vinay Prasad, who has worked as an oncologist and was vocal about U. S. drug policies, would step down by the end of April. The decision to replace
Senegal’s lawmakers just passed a new voting law that could let former opposition leader Ousmane Sonko run in the 2029 presidential race. The bill was approved with a large margin: 128 members voted for it, only 11 opposed and two stayed neutral. Sonko, who was barred from the 2024 election be
On this day, the world turns its spotlight on a mix of film stars, musicians, and historical figures. The most talked‑about birthday is that of Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, who turns 52. She has two kids, Leo and Luna, and continues to charm audiences in both Hollywood and Spanish cinema. Anoth
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a tough decision about Luka Dončić’s return as they push toward the second round of the playoffs. A sports doctor recently suggested Dončić might not be ready until Round 2 at best—meaning he could miss another full playoff series. This isn’t just a minor setback; a
In 1976, David Bowie got pulled into a bizarre border drama while riding a train near Russia and Poland. Authorities stopped him, searched his belongings, and found items linked to Nazi symbols. He was held briefly and let go without extra trouble, but the moment quickly became part of his wild 1970
New Jersey’s governor will step into a virtual spotlight next month for an hour-long Q&A that everyone can watch. Instead of a typical press release or dry announcement, this event turns the spotlight on how the first-term leader plans to balance the state’s money problems. The big questions aren’t
