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May 09 2026HEALTH

Mobile App Helps Keep Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in Check

A new study looked at how a mobile health program can change the way people with high blood pressure take care of themselves. The research followed a group of patients over time to see if learning through their phones made a real difference in heart‑healthy numbers. The team focused on two key me

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

New Dean Leads Arkansas State Nursing College

Arkansas State University has officially named Stacy Walz the dean of its College of Nursing and Health Professions, ending her interim status that began in 2025. Walz, who has a long history with the college as associate dean and chair of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, will take over full responsibi

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Arisa Health Ends 55‑Year Contract Over Funding Gap

Arisa Health, the organization that runs community mental health centers across 41 Arkansas counties, decided not to bid for a new state contract when its current agreement ends. The choice comes after the agency has faced rising costs and shrinking public money for more than five decades. The cent

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May 09 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Over 40: Beach Bodies That Keep the Spotlight

Age is just a number, and these stars prove it on sunny shores. Jennifer Lopez still rocks a toned midsection that looks like a work of art, while Cindy Crawford and Christie Brinkley show that style doesn’t fade with time. Kelly Ripa keeps her physique sharp through regular workouts and mindf

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May 09 2026SPORTS

Ravens Face Possible Trade Drama With Star Quarterback

The Baltimore team may soon revisit the chaotic negotiations that surrounded former MVP Lamar Jackson last year. The 2023 talks ended with him securing the biggest salary ever in the league, but only after he pushed for a trade and owners agreed to keep him in Baltimore. Recent conversations with to

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May 09 2026SPORTS

Future Star Dakota Jordan Shines in Baseball

Dakota Jordan, once a top high‑school athlete who dreamed of playing both football and baseball in college, has found his true calling on the diamond. After going undrafted in 2024, he signed with the San Francisco Giants as a fourth‑round pick and quickly proved that his talent is real. Standing

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May 09 2026SPORTS

College Games Expand, Fans Stay – What’s the Deal?

Fans keep cheering even as college tournaments grow larger. Some say that the newer playoff format dilutes the game’s spirit. They argue that more teams mean less excitement and tougher schedules for players who are already juggling school work. Yet the audience doesn’t seem to mind. The bigger

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

Church Facades Tell a Story of Two Cultures

In Sichuan and Chongqing, 62 Catholic churches still stand from the years 1840 to 1949. These buildings are seen as important links between Chinese and Western traditions, so they have been put on a heritage protection list. Researchers used a method called “semantic difference” to score each

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May 09 2026FINANCE

Finance Leaders: More Than Numbers

In many companies, the finance chief is seen as a quiet guardian of budgets and compliance. Yet the true influence of a CFO extends far beyond spreadsheets. When a finance leader steps out of their office and into industry panels, the role shifts from silent guardian to active participant. The

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Building a $90 Million Bridge to HBCU Careers

AltFinance’s chief executive, Marcus Shaw, talks about a bold new effort to connect students from historically black colleges and universities with the private finance sector. The idea started in 2021, when Shaw and his team realized that many talented graduates lack the insider knowledge needed to

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