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May 07 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits in Mexico get a cost check

Mexico’s public health system tried something new with the Lose Weight, Gain Life program. It wasn’t just about handing out diet tips. The real goal was to teach people how to build habits that stick—like cooking quick meals or choosing water over soda. Before rolling it out everywhere, officials wa

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May 07 2026SPORTS

The Real Cost of Parents' Big Expectations in Youth Sports

Many kids still get excited about weekend sports, finding joy and learning key life skills through teamwork. Behind the scenes, however, youth coaches—once driven by passion for the game—are walking away in growing numbers. The reason isn’t a lack of love for sports or kids. It’s the constant pressu

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Fruit‑Flavored Vapes Get FDA OK After Long Wait

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has finally cleared fruit‑tasting e‑cigarettes for sale, a first in the country. The decision clears pods from Glas Inc. , a Los Angeles company that employs age‑verification tech to keep young people out. The flavors include mango, blueberry and two menthol op

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Norbit Unveils Q1 2026 Results in Oslo

Norbit ASA is set to reveal its first‑quarter 2026 performance on May 13, with the announcement taking place in Oslo and live online. The company will post its interim report and slide deck early on the morning of May 13, accessible from its website and the Euronext Oslo news portal. Executive

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May 06 2026WEATHER

Dry Nebraska Faces New Threat as Drought Intensifies

Nebraska has been warmer and drier than usual since the start of the year. This dry spell has helped some areas grow, but it also means farmers and ranchers in the western part of the state are worried. Those places saw large grass fires last summer, and new fires have popped up again in the past we

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Rising Outbreaks, Rising Risks: How COVID‑19 Heightened Violence Against Women and Girls

Recent global health crises, driven by climate change, rapid city growth, and shifting landscapes, have forced governments to take emergency actions that can unintentionally raise the danger of violence toward women and girls. A comprehensive review examined how any outbreak, especially COVID‑19, ha

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Boston’s Manager Meltdown: Why Trouble Feels Like a Tradition

In Boston, when the Red Sox stumble, the city almost always looks for a culprit. After Alex Cora’s dismissal, fans and insiders alike rushed to name someone responsible, turning the event into a story rather than a simple coaching change. Buster Olney recently spoke with Terry Francona, a veteran

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Greenhouse Growth: What New York Growers Need to Know

In recent years, New York has opened the door for adult‑use cannabis cultivation. Yet many growers still lack clear data on how much they can expect to produce and earn in a greenhouse setting. A new study tackles this gap by comparing two popular flowering methods: autoflower, which does not rel

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May 06 2026POLITICS

City Council Sets Up Unarmed Crisis Team to Help Those in Need

The Ypsilanti City Council has moved forward with a new plan to create a team that will handle emergencies involving mental health, substance use, and homelessness without the use of firearms. The decision follows criticism over how the city managed a recent incident where police surrounded a man in

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Katya Takes a Break to Heal: Show Postponed

Katya Zamolodchikova, known from the hit series RuPaul’s Drag Race, has decided to delay an upcoming live podcast event. The decision comes after she underwent a medical procedure and is focusing on recovery. The event, part of Netflix’s “Is a Joke” festival in Los Angeles, was to feature Katya and

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