McKinney just gave a big thumbs-up to plans for a surf park called Cannon Beach. The city council changed some rules so building can start on a patch of land where Stacy Road and State Highway 121 meet. The whole area will be a planned development, meaning it won’t just pop up overnight. Right next
Scientists tested how well common spices fight inflammation when used together instead of separately. They found that menthol from mint, cineole from eucalyptus, and capsaicin from chili peppers work much better when paired. In fact, certain combinations made their anti-inflammatory effects 100 time
A rare genetic flaw might be behind sudden neck artery spasms that can trigger strokes in younger people. These spasms, called cervical internal carotid artery vasospasms, cut off blood flow to the brain without warning. Doctors see this mostly in patients under 50, where one moment they’re fine, th
Between April 16 and April 23, health inspectors in Orange County ordered several food businesses to shut down temporarily. The reasons ranged from serious pest problems to construction issues. Some places reopened the same day, while others took a few extra days to fix the problems. A pizza place
A group of curious internet users found a way into a restricted AI tool called Mythos Preview. They didn’t use advanced hacking skills—just careful detective work. After studying a breach at an AI training company, they guessed where Mythos was hosted and accessed it. They even found other unrelease
India’s finance chief believes the country’s market watchdog should team up more with foreign regulators and lean on AI to handle cyber threats. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, she argued that clearer frameworks shared worldwide would make foreign investors more comfortable putting money into India’
Alaska’s government is updating how thousands of public workers save for retirement—but not everyone likes the changes. A new bill pushes the state to bring back guaranteed pensions after an old system collapsed in 2006. That earlier plan failed because lawmakers didn’t pay enough into it, leaving w
A few decades ago, buying a basic car meant saving up for maybe a couple of months. Today, even a simple, no-frills model can cost as much as a small house did back then. What changed? A big part of it comes from layers of rules set by governments. Each layer, whether about safety, how much fuel a c
Saturday brings a mix of must-watch matchups and surprising underdog stories in the NBA playoffs. The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic face off again in Game 3, with Detroit hoping to regain home-court advantage after splitting the first two games. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to sweep
The Buffalo Bills made two notable selections during the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on positions that could help their defense. With the 35th pick, they brought in Clemson’s T. J. Parker, an edge rusher who can pressure the quarterback. At 63, they added Ohio State’s Davison Igbinosu
