In late November, a phone call from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reached Matt Murray, the executive editor of The Washington Post. Bezos asked him not to quit, even though he knew Murray was planning to leave because of looming layoffs. Murray had heard about massive cuts that would trim the newsroom
A 78‑year‑old woman first visited a geriatrician in 2017 after her family noticed she was forgetting things for short periods. The doctor recorded her blood pressure at 148 over 86, which is higher than the normal range even though she was on two medications meant to lower it. Several everyday habi
The NCAA tournament bubble is tightening after the latest conference championships. Teams still fighting for a spot are making headlines, and analysts are sharpening their guesses of who will finish in the final 68. College basketball uses the NET ranking system to assess every team’s performance.
The 2026 Oscars promise more drama than most years, with many top awards still undecided before the show starts. Two Warner Bros. releases are in a tight race for best picture and acting honors. “One Battle After Another” has already won major prizes at the Golden Globes and other guilds, giving
The war in the Middle East made oil prices jump past $100 a barrel for the first time in almost four years. That sharp rise showed how much the world depends on one narrow waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is the only route out of the Persian Gulf that lets huge amounts of oil and gas reach global mark
In recent years, more people are moving from one city to another inside China. Researchers used data from a large national survey that tracks health and aging. They applied a statistical method called staggered difference‑in‑differences to see how the introduction of long‑term care insurance affe
Even when the stock market takes a hit, some companies keep climbing. One of those is Circle, which makes the popular stablecoin USDC. Its shares have more than doubled since February, and analysts expect them to rise further as stablecoins become a common part of everyday payments. Circle’s growth
Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez’s campaign reported spending over two thousand dollars on professional makeup and hair services during the fall election cycle. The payments were made to “The Only Agency, ” a boutique firm that works with high‑profile clients such as Bad Bunny and Bella Hadid. The Federal
Michael Leonard, a local blogger, is fighting back against Reno mayoral candidate Eddie Lorton after a temporary protection order (TPO) was issued against him. Leonard argues that the order is unwarranted and that his actions do not meet Nevada’s legal definition of harassment or stalking. He says t
The Cheltenham Festival is a top event in Britain’s sports calendar, drawing fans, photographers and famous faces to the Gloucestershire town. On Gold Cup Day, the crowd cheered as the most coveted trophy was fought over. Harry Redknapp entered a strong contender, The Jukebox Man, but Gaelic Warr
