MIKE LONG

May 28 2026HEALTH

Thirty-five years of safer care: How one idea changed safety in behavioral health

Long before suicide-prevention blankets became standard gear in mental-health wards, a Montreal shoemaker noticed nurses slipping on polished floors while checking on at-risk patients. While stitching ergonomic shoes, Giovanni Argentino saw that hospital blankets felt flimsy and unsafe—easy to tear

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May 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Tech Leaders See Human Minds Like Outdated Machines

Long before computers existed, people tried to explain the human brain by comparing it to everyday objects. First came clocks, then steam engines, and later, machines. This way of thinking stuck around even as technology advanced. Now, some in the tech world have started calling humans “meat compute

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Longevity Needs More Than Money

Longevity is usually seen as a medical issue. People talk about hospitals, medicines and diet. But the real story is bigger. Social ties and purpose matter just as much as health care. Research shows that friends keep us alive longer. A study at Harvard found that people who love their relationship

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May 08 2026SCIENCE

Pig Transport Woes: Why Distance, Heat and Group Size Matter

Long distances and hot weather make pig journeys risky. When animals travel to a slaughterhouse, any death that occurs en route shows the stress they have endured. Researchers looked at many commercial trips that lasted eight hours or less to see what factors raised the chance of these deaths. Th

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Remembering a hometown sports hero: Mike Patterson's legacy

Mike Patterson wasn't just another name in local sports history. He stood out as a player who made his mark not just with trophies, but with the way he carried himself on and off the field. Born and raised in the same community where he later became a sports icon, Patterson's journey from student-at

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

Our changing diets: What we eat now vs. what our ancestors ate

Long before supermarkets or food pyramids existed, our great-great-great grandparents survived on whatever they could scavenge, hunt, or forage. Some groups in East Africa over three million years ago used sharp rocks to slice meat from bones, proving they weren’t just picking at leftovers—they were

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Who Might Lead the Steelers Offense in 2026?

Mike Tomlin, once the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has recently stepped away from coaching. His long time with the team still gives him a close look at what’s happening behind the scenes. During a recent interview with NBC Sports, Tomlin talked about the future of the Steelers’ quarterbac

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

What really matters when hospital stays drag on?

Long hospital stays shake up a person’s daily life in ways that go beyond medicine. Patients often find themselves cut off from familiar routines, including spiritual habits that usually bring comfort. While doctors focus on physical recovery, many patients quietly wrestle with deeper questions abou

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star Trek and Futurama fans might love this show

Long before streaming existed, sci-fi was split into two camps. One side dreamed of hopeful futures like Star Trek, where people solved problems together under the stars. The other side laughed at those same dreams through shows like Futurama, which pointed out how silly it was to believe humans wou

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Waltz Raises Questions About Bachelet’s Future UN Role

Mike Waltz, the U. S. representative to the United Nations, made headlines on Wednesday when he echoed a senator’s doubts about former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s suitability for the top UN post. The comments came during a Senate committee hearing where Senator Pete Ricketts criticized Bac

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