The world of writing for film and television is uneven. Some years bring big paychecks, while others leave writers with little to no income. To bridge those gaps, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) created a points system in 2000 that lets writers keep health coverage even when they’re not working.
A new study shows that a simple blood test can flag the risk of Alzheimer’s long before any brain scan or symptoms appear. The test measures a specific form of tau protein called pTau217 in the blood, which has been linked to the toxic tangles that form inside Alzheimer’s brains. Researchers followe
The new episode of “Conspiracies & Coverups” tackles a topic everyone feels: the weather. Host Andrew Bustamante, who once worked for the CIA, asks whether we really have no control over it. He talks with experts who explain how weather‑manipulation ideas, like chemtrails and cloud seeding, are d
A strong weather system is rolling into Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, bringing a mix of heavy rain, thunder, and high winds that could reach damaging levels. The National Weather Service has put the area in a “Slight Risk” category, meaning storms are likely but not guaranteed to hit every spot. Resi
A storm that hit Iowa on Tuesday left many people worried about what tomorrow could bring. The National Weather Service in Des Moines said that more severe weather is expected for most of the state on Wednesday. Storms will travel fast, about 45 miles per hour, from west to east. They can bring hail
Donald Trump has once again targeted the Vatican’s leader, accusing him of ignorance about Iran’s recent crackdown on peaceful protesters. In a late‑night post on Truth Social, the former president highlighted that Iran has killed at least 42, 000 unarmed demonstrators in just two months and condemn
A fresh chapter in the Overwatch saga has begun with Season 2: Summit, a package that adds new challenges and visual flair to the game. The highlight is Sierra, a former security chief from Watchpoint: Grand Mesa who now fights the Talon organization. Her backstory links her to a soldier‑enhancement
This new face mask looks more like a stylish pair of glasses than bulky tech gear, weighing only 110 grams so you barely notice it on your face. It eliminates the usual straps and wires, letting you use it while scrolling through emails or stretching without interruption. The mask uses light in t
Sony has announced a fresh line of tools that will let anyone build detailed 3‑D models from real objects, starting next summer. The package includes a phone app that works with Sony’s Alpha cameras, a cloud‑based service for turning photos into high‑quality 3‑D graphics, and a rendering plug‑in tha
The story of Portugal’s public hospitals in the pandemic shows how fights over authority can hurt learning and response. When the crisis hit, managers, doctors, and politicians all wanted control. Their clashes created a patchwork of power that made it hard for hospitals to act together. Beca
