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May 04 2026SPORTS

Golf’s mudball problem: Why soft course rules twist tournament fairness

This past weekend at Doral, golf’s latest rule controversy showed how weather and playing conditions can turn a sport into a flip-of-a-coin contest. Heavy storms turned the fairways into sponges, making it nearly impossible for even top players like Scottie Scheffler to predict where their shots wou

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May 04 2026SPORTS

Rockies and Mets game starts early due to weather shift

Weather often changes sports plans without warning. The Rockies and Mets learned this firsthand when their planned Monday night game in Denver got moved to the afternoon. Storms rolling in forced a three-hour shift, pushing the first pitch from 6:40 p. m. to 3:40 p. m. The change came suddenly, anno

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May 04 2026WEATHER

Boston’s weather flip-flops: From cold rains to possible storms

This week in Boston started with a surprise blast of rain and chilly winds. While Cape Cod and nearby islands soaked up over an inch from a storm spinning offshore, eastern Massachusetts got stuck with gray skies and gusty northwest winds. Temperatures barely scraped past the fifties, making it feel

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May 04 2026WEATHER

Weather in Mass. shifts gears: drizzle exits, warmth arrives, then storms possible

Early morning showers over eastern Massachusetts and the Cape will be gone by mid-morning Sunday as a cleaner, drier wind blows in from the northwest. The clouds break up through the afternoon and evening, leaving behind cooler air and gusty northwest winds that top out around 25 mph. Valley towns m

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May 04 2026HEALTH

How close is too close? The link between city stores and habits

Cities have a way of making almost anything easy to find. Bangkok is no exception, especially when it comes to everyday products like alcohol and cigarettes. Researchers wanted to see if where people live and who they are plays a role in how often they end up buying these items. They looked at how f

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May 04 2026HEALTH

Health Check: How Hepatitis B Changes Kidney Disease in Iraq

Doctors often treat kidney disease and hepatitis B separately in Iraq, but these two conditions frequently overlap. New research looks at how the virus might reshape blood markers, fats, and kidney function in patients who have both problems. Instead of studying the conditions alone, this study comp

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May 04 2026POLITICS

New Mexico’s step forward in disability rights

New Mexico once lagged behind in supporting people with disabilities through insurance coverage. But in 2023, the state took a big leap forward by requiring private insurers to include prosthetics and orthotics in their plans. That law was just the beginning—now, other states are watching and follow

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

Finding New Ways to Keep Cow Infections Under Control

Farm animals often face health issues that cost farmers time and money. One common problem is udder infections in cows, caused by bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis. These germs don’t just harm the cows—they can also sneak into milk and dairy products, raising concerns about food safety. Antibiotic

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mikayla Matthews Shares Her Health Struggles and Wins

At 26, Mikayla Matthews is speaking openly about her long battle with health problems that have reshaped her daily life. Instead of hiding her struggles, she’s sharing updates on social media, showing both the tough days and small victories. After years without a clear diagnosis, she’s now in Hawaii

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Rudy Giuliani Faces Health Battle After Years of Controversy

At 81, Rudy Giuliani has lived through dramatic highs and lows. Once praised for guiding New York through the 9/11 attacks, he now battles serious health issues in the hospital. Doctors describe his condition as critical but stable, meaning he’s in a tough spot but hanging on. A spokesperson shared

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