A promising young golfer from Italy lost his life in a devastating fire at a Swiss resort. The Italian Golf Federation confirmed the sad news about Emanuele Galeppini, a 17-year-old talent who was full of passion and good values. Emanuele was from Genoa but had been living in Dubai for a few years.
Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, is making waves in the AI world. He's not just talking about AI. He's building the infrastructure to support it. His new venture, Bolt Data & Energy, is teaming up with Texas Pacific Land. This partnership is all about providing the essentials for data centers: land,
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people struggling with long-term health issues. One concerning effect is how it might be speeding up memory loss and brain problems, especially for those with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a condition that slowly damages the brain, making it hard for people
Over the past decade, the number of pregnant women using opioids has seen a significant rise. This trend is worrying because it puts both the mother and the baby at risk. A recent study looked at over 5. 5 million pregnancies in California. It found that the rate of opioid use during pregnancy more
Florida's voting districts are in the spotlight again. The state's rules for drawing these lines are being tested. In 2010, Florida voters made a big decision. They approved the Fair Districts Amendments. These rules aim to stop politicians from manipulating voting districts to favor their party. Bu
In Colorado, a heated discussion is happening about the use of neonicotinoids, often called neonics. These are chemicals used to protect crops from pests. Farmers apply them to seeds, and as the plants grow, the chemicals spread throughout. This helps keep bugs away but might be hurting bees and oth
In a small village in Quintana Roo, Mexico, a young girl's life took a sudden turn. She was just eight years old when her stomach started hurting badly. She threw up and couldn't go to the bathroom. Her parents rushed her to the hospital, worried and confused. Doctors did some tests and found out h
Ever wondered why some places get super hot and stormy at the same time? It's not just bad luck. Scientists have found a link between scorching heat and severe storms in the midlatitudes. The midlatitudes are the areas between the tropics and the polar regions. They're not too hot and not too cold.
In 2025, Knoxville's opinion section saw new voices join the conversation. One of these newcomers wrote the year's most popular piece. The section also kicked off a project called "(Re)United States, " aiming to bring together different views on how to mend the political divide. The goal was to move
In 2026, Americans will see significant changes in healthcare policies. These changes started in 2025. They will affect how people get health insurance and how much they pay. Some changes will make healthcare more expensive. Others will limit who can get help paying for it. One big change is the en
