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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Antarctica's Melting Ice: A Critical Mission Unfolds

Antarctica, once seen as a barren, frozen wasteland, is now a hotspot for urgent scientific study. The ice here is not as permanent as it once seemed. Due to human activities, like burning fossil fuels, the ice is melting at an alarming rate. This melting is not just a local issue. It's causing sea

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Eyesight Troubles and Brain Health: A Closer Look

Ever wondered if eye problems could hint at brain issues? A recent study dug into this idea. Researchers looked at a large group of people to see if those with a sudden blockage in eye blood vessels were more likely to develop Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. First, let's talk about what ret

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Weather's Wrath: Why Deaths Are Dropping Despite More Storms

People often think extreme weather is getting deadlier. News stories often say climate change is making storms, floods, and heat waves worse. But data shows something different. Deaths from extreme weather have dropped a lot over the past 100 years. This is true even though the world's population ha

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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

AMC's Stock Dives Despite Crowded Theaters

AMC's stock price hit a new low, dropping to $1. 55 on Wednesday. This happened even though lots of people went to see movies over the holidays. Over 5. 5 million folks visited AMC theaters worldwide. Big movies like \"Avatar: Fire and Ash\" and \"Zootopia 2\" helped bring in over $14 million each i

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

How Cuts Can Affect Your Life After Birth

After giving birth, some women face a challenge called anal incontinence. It's when they can't control their bowels. This can really mess up their daily life. Doctors sometimes make a cut during birth to help the baby come out. This cut is called an episiotomy. But does this cut make anal incontine

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Weather Science at Risk: A Critical Look at the NCAR Shake-Up

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is in hot water. The Trump administration has plans to break it up. This is a big deal. NCAR is a key player in weather, wildfire, and climate science. It's like the brain behind many weather predictions and climate studies. Why is this happening?

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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

Snohomish County's Biggest Stories of 2025

In 2025, Snohomish County saw a mix of exciting and tough news. Let's dive into the top stories that caught everyone's attention. First up, Dick's Drive-In, a beloved Seattle burger joint, opened its doors in Everett. People were super excited, and the grand opening was a big deal with politicians,

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Jan 01 2026CRIME

A Repeated Offender Strikes Again: Victim Breaks Silence

A man with a dark past is back in trouble. Armando Duran-Maya, 54, is accused of a brutal attack in Portland. He's already served time for a violent rape. Now, he's facing new charges. This time, he's accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment. He allegedly beat her with a hammer. Then,

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Troops Heading Home: What’s Next for Chicago, L. A. , and Portland?

President Donald Trump has decided to pull National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled that the president can only send troops in special cases. The court said Trump didn’t have the right authority to use the National Guard for local p

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Trump Pulls Troops from Three Cities

President Trump recently declared his intention to withdraw National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He claimed that crime rates in these cities had dropped because of the troops' presence. However, he also hinted that the troops might return if crime rates were to rise again.

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