The state of New Jersey joined six other regions on Friday to warn health professionals that people returning from the MV Hondius cruise may carry a rat‑borne virus called hantavirus. Eight passengers on the ship tested positive, and three died. Seven Americans left the vessel last month; another 17
Alberto Crane, now 49, once worked at a café in Santa Fe where he met Amal Easton. The friendship sparked an interest in Brazilian jiu‑jitsu that would change his life forever. Instead of staying in the restaurant, he saved enough money to fly to Rio de Janeiro at 19. There he immersed himself in th
A popular figure from Delaware County shares simple ways to honor Mom on the holiday. The idea is to focus on everyday moments rather than grand plans. A typical Sunday might involve a casual chat, a quick bite of local street food, or simply hanging out at home. The advice stresses authent
A quiet gathering at a South Side church turned into an urgent conversation about pregnancy and health. Expecting mothers, future moms, and their friends listened to a panel of doctors, midwives, and advocates who shared how to fight for safer births. The focus was on Black women, whose birth‑relate
Flathead Lake is famous for its clear water, and that clarity comes from careful choices made by people over many years. Those decisions were based on old knowledge, modern science and solid rules, because once water gets dirty it is hard to clean up again. Even though more people are moving into t
IBM presented a new step for quantum machines, showing a protein simulation that is 210 times more precise than older methods. The announcement came during its Think 2026 conference, where the company highlighted how quantum and regular computers can collaborate. Instead of forcing classical m
Hitting 100 years isn’t just luck—it often comes from habits that balance body and mind. Take David Attenborough, who turned 100 this year. His secret? Patience in nature. Science backs this up: spending time outdoors boosts happiness and reduces stress. But action matters too. Bob Hope walked two m
Providence’s food scene is getting noticed by more than just locals. While the city’s arts and education reputation draws crowds, its restaurants are quietly becoming a favorite for celebrities passing through. Some visits are planned—like Jamie Lee Curtis stopping by Seven Stars Bakery daily during
Coffee used to get a bad rap. Doctors once warned pregnant women to avoid it and linked it to scary diseases like cancer. But those old warnings mostly came from studies that mixed up coffee with smoking—people often lit up while sipping their brew, making it hard to tell what was really causing har
Brain health isn’t about one magic trick—it’s more like keeping a garden alive. Sleeping well, eating real food, staying connected with people, reducing stress, and having goals all matter more than anyone wants to admit. Scientists once called these the “five pillars, ” but really they’re just comm
