A Worcester city councilor has requested that the Board of Health look into a local hospital after reports of staffing shortages and patient safety problems. The motion, placed on the council’s agenda for February 24, asked the city solicitor to determine whether a health board investigation is p
The state of Alaska has a rule that says the details people give when they sign up to vote are private. That means ages, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and even the places people were born should not be shared without a good reason. The law also lets voters keep their home address
Penn Entertainment’s stock rose sharply on Thursday as the company announced its fourth‑quarter earnings. The report showed a surprise profit, with adjusted earnings per share at 7 cents versus analysts’ expectation of a 5‑cent loss. Revenue also beat estimates, reaching $1. 80 billion against a for
The Ghanaian government wants to bring 127 metric tons of gold from small‑scale mining into official trade each year. This move is part of new rules that aim to increase foreign‑exchange earnings and cut smuggling losses. Small‑scale miners have long sold their gold secretly, letting the country los
Scientists and activists have teamed up on a research voyage near the South Orkney Islands to study how huge krill fishing fleets affect feeding whales. The journey follows shocking footage from an Antarctic cruise that showed thousands of fin whales spouting while four massive trawlers dragged nets
Elsie Hewitt, the partner of a well‑known comedian, recently shared her thoughts about how she raised their daughter. She chose formula instead of breastfeeding and explained why that decision felt right for her. The baby arrived in early December, after the couple had only announced their relation
Li‑Fraumeni syndrome is a rare inherited condition that puts people at high risk for many cancers before age 30. The problem is caused by a harmful mutation in the TP53 gene, which normally stops abnormal cells from growing. Because of this danger, doctors worldwide advise yearly checks to catch tum
The new case turns the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra into a portable studio. It is made by TORRAS, known for magnetic stand cases. Samsung phones do not have built‑in magnets, so the case supplies them. The design includes a kickstand that can rotate 360°. It can be set between 30° and 90°, m
Savannah Guthrie shared a short video on social media, standing beside her brother and sister. She said the family had received a mysterious message from the person who allegedly took their mother, Nancy Guthrie. “We got your note, ” she told viewers. “Please bring her back so we can be together aga
The NBA season keeps rolling with six games on Wednesday, and experts have sifted through the odds to highlight a few smart bets. One standout is the Warriors, who keep shooting three‑point shots at the highest rate in the league. Their opponent, Memphis, is weak against long‑range shooters and lack
