Philadelphia’s skyline is about to gain a new icon. The city is considering moving the statue of former heavyweight champion “Smokin’” Joe Frazier from its current spot near the sports arena to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a location that once hosted the famous Rocky statue. The pro
Alaskans are known for their practical mindset. They care more about how well someone serves than how long they stay in office. This belief has sparked a growing group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to push for a constitutional change that would set limits on how many times a person can b
The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f
Utah recently sent a team of observers to the Winter Games in Milan, Italy, where they got a firsthand look at how the Olympics run. They came from Utah, Los Angeles, the French Alps and Brisbane to learn from the International Olympic Committee. The trip gave them a chance to see how big events are
The biggest football game of the year will soon be set against a backdrop that feels more like a boardroom than a stadium. In Santa Clara, just south of San Francisco, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will battle at Levi’s Stadium, a venue that sits right in the heart of Silicon Valley.
The Fanatics Super Bowl bash in San Francisco drew a crowd that read like a who’s‑who of sports and pop culture. The event, held at Pier 48, was a magnet for fans eager to catch glimpses of the biggest names in the business. Early arrivals included football legend Tom Brady, New England Patriots o
A single image can capture the feeling of a whole city watching the Olympic flame ignite the cauldron in Milan. The picture shows the moment when a bright blaze rises, marking the official start of the Games. People from all over Europe and beyond have long awaited this instant, hoping it will bring
The story of the 1980 American Olympic hockey team is one that many people think they know inside out. They have watched the famous film, replayed the games on their screens, and even seen the Netflix documentary about it. Even after memorizing every score and key moment, there is still a pull to re
Lindsey Vonn has always been a standout in alpine skiing, but her career is as much about biology and resilience as it is about speed. At 41, she announced retirement in 2018 because her knees were aging and hurting. Yet a breakthrough robotic knee operation in 2024 revived her competitive edge, all
Scientists are looking at why people with a muscle‑inflammation disease called idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) often develop heart failure. They used computer tools to sift through many genes and found a handful that might be linked to the heart problems. One of these is a small RNA called mi
