Patti Smith took the stage at the Orpheum Theatre, kicking off with a raspy "Jesus" that dissolved into a laugh. She shook it off and dove into "Gloria, " a song that's been a part of her identity for decades. Smith, a punk poet with a legacy stretching back half a century, blends her unique spiritu
Pasco has recently decided to stop adding fluoride to its water supply. This move is part of a growing trend in North America, where some cities are choosing to do the same. The decision was made by the Pasco City Council on November 17, ending a practice that started in 1998. Science supports the
Social media is flooded with pictures of food, especially unhealthy snacks and fast food. This constant exposure can make people eat more of these unhealthy options. But what if a celebrity is in the picture? Does that change anything? Researchers wanted to find out if seeing a celebrity in a food
In the world of technology and innovation, one name stands out: Kate McAfoose. She's the president of Chang Robotics and co-founder of Curabotics. Recently, she won two big awards at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. These awards are a big deal, celebrating women who are making waves in busin
Grocery shopping is not what it used to be. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), stores are getting smarter about how they price items and target shoppers. This shift is changing the way people save money and how they think about their purchases. For some, like Kimberly Roberts, saving money on
Lung cancer screening guidelines might be missing a lot of people who need them. Right now, rules say only certain adults can get yearly CT scans. But a new study shows that this leaves out most people with lung cancer. Only about one-third would even qualify for these life-saving scans. Take Carla
Eli Lilly, a big name in the drug world, just hit a huge milestone. It became the first healthcare company to reach a market value of $1 trillion. That's a lot of money! The company's stock hit this mark briefly during trading but then settled a bit lower, with each share going for around $1, 048.
The Golden Globes, a big deal in the movie world, is stirring up trouble again. This time, it's about the price tag for a night with the stars. A fancy magazine, The Robb Report, is selling a package for $70, 000. It includes tickets to the Golden Globes, a pre-party, an after-party, a walk on the r
The Justice Department (DoJ) is going through big changes. Some say these changes are not good. The number of lawyers working there has dropped a lot. About 5, 500 lawyers and other workers have left since the current administration started. This includes people who were fired, quit, or took early r
In a concerning turn of events, a person in Washington state has passed away due to a rare bird flu virus. This is the first known case of this particular strain, H5N5, in a human in the U. S. The individual, an older adult with existing health issues, was hospitalized in early November and succumbe
