As the weather cools down, many of us reach for a pumpkin spice latte. But did you know that these seasonal treats can be packed with empty calories? Beth Czerwony, a registered dietitian, explains that liquid calories don't fill us up as much as solid food. So, what can we do to enjoy our favorite
Since 2022, the US has seen a drastic shift in abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Many states have moved to restrict or outright ban abortion care, leaving those facing unwanted pregnancies in a state of fear and confusion. The new laws often delay essential medical care
Recently, the FBI quietly updated their crime statistics for 2022, revealing a surprising increase in violent crime across the United States. Instead of a previously reported 2.1% drop, the new data shows a 4.5% rise in violent crimes like murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults. This cha
In Addis, the Police Department has recently installed new cameras at major intersections to combat car break-ins. Over the past two months, the department reported around 20 car break-ins or attempted break-ins. To tackle this issue, they've set up three quad cameras, each providing a 360-degree vi
Ever since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, there's been a heated debate about abortion laws across the U.S. Texas has particularly strict rules, with no exceptions for rape or incest. Things got even tougher when the court allowed the state to ban emergency abortions, even in h
On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court decided not to delay a new rule from the federal government targeting carbon pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. This rule was challenged by many states, mostly led by Republicans, and several industry groups. They asked the court to stop the Environmen
Imagine serving your time, completing your sentence, and then being told you can't vote. That was the case in Nebraska until recently. The state's top court just said former felons can vote right after their sentence ends. This is a big deal because Nebraska used to make people wait two years before
Imagine this scenario: a baseball team, the Guardians, decides to walk a superstar like Juan Soto to face another big name, Aaron Judge, in a crucial playoff game. This isn’t a regular strategy, but it happened in the second inning of Game 2 of the ALCS. Manager Stephen Vogt explained that it was a
Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian whale watcher, recently shared the heart-wrenching details of his 67-day ordeal at sea. He was found drifting in an inflatable boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, near the Kamchatka peninsula. The boat carried the bodies of his brother, Sergey Pichugin, 49, and his ne
In 2023, a gripping murder-mystery series called "The Aosawa Murders" is set to captivate audiences. This series is based on a prize-winning Japanese crime novel of the same name by Riku Onda. The story unfolds in the enchanting coastal city of Kanazawa, Japan, focusing on the infamous "Aosawa Case.
