A big project is happening in Freeport, Maine. Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is teaming up with the Penobscot Nation. They want to learn about the land's history. This land was once home to the Wabanaki and Abenaki peoples. They got a $10, 000 grant for this project. The m
Eileen Gu has become a household name in the world of sports, not just because she excels on the slopes but also due to her savvy business moves. In 2023, Forbes reported that she earned $23. 1 million, placing her ahead of well‑known athletes like Naomi Osaka and Caitlin Clark. Her wealth comes lar
In many parts of America, especially in dairy farms, machines are taking over jobs that once required people. A New York farmer now lets robots handle milking and cleaning, while other automated tools gather manure. This shift raises a big question: if we push immigrants out of the workforce, will r
A team of doctors looked closely at people who came to a spine clinic for help with long‑term back pain. They wanted to know what these patients look like, how they feel, and how well they can move. The study gathered data on age, gender, job type, pain level, and daily function. The researchers co
The debate about what counts as “real” food often paints everyday staples like bagels and cream cheese as villains. Yet these foods are the product of a vast, reliable industrial system that has lifted millions out of malnutrition. In the early 1900s, people suffered from anemia and thyroid problems
The rain keeps coming. Winds blow hard. Fields are under water. Farmers in southern Spain say they have lost many hectares of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. The damage is worth millions of euros. They want help from the government. The storm, named Marta, is part of a long line of bad weather.
The Senate Agriculture Committee recently pushed ahead with a plan to regulate the crypto market. This move came after a vote that split along party lines. Meanwhile, other important lawmakers are still working on different parts of the same bill. The committee's plan would make the Commodity Futur
Farmers in the US are facing a tough situation. Their income is dropping. At the same time, the cost of health insurance is going up. This is because the extra help from the government to pay for insurance is gone. This help was part of the Affordable Care Act. It ended last year. Farmers like Jame
America's farmlands are facing a serious issue. Sewage sludge, often called "biosolids, " is being spread on fields as fertilizer. This sludge contains harmful chemicals and waste from homes and industries. The EPA allows this practice through a rule called the 503 rule. This rule does not make the
Virginia's Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in public school education. This move comes as Democrats gain control of the state legislature and governor's office. The bill, HB 614, was filed by Del. Sam Rasoul of Roanoke. It seeks
