Edward P. Norris III, a teacher from Smithtown who runs the choral program at Glen Cove High School, will be honored as the 2025 Educator of Note by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The award ceremony takes place on March 20 in Stony Brook, where Norris will receive his plaque a
Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with activities this February. Music lovers can enjoy a variety of performances. Wim Tapley and the Cannons will bring their Americana and neo-soul blend to Heartwood Soundstage on February 13. The next day, Vincent Neil Emerson will perform his folk and co
In a big step forward for Pasifika storytellers, five talented individuals have been picked for the 2026 PEAK Producer and Executive Fellowship. This program, backed by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), is all about giving Pasifika creators the tools they need to shine in Hollywood. The fellows
Trinity, a big name in life sciences consulting, just got some major recognition. They were named one of the best in the world in the 2026 Vault Consulting Rankings. This isn't just any ranking. It's a big deal in the consulting world. Trinity made it to the top 10 for health sciences consulting. T
Wearable tech is changing the way we handle long-term health problems. These gadgets can track important health details. This lets doctors watch over patients even when they are not in the hospital. The World Health Organization supports this idea for managing long-term illnesses. Most wearables fo
Lung cancer patients now have a new ally in their fight against the disease. The ALIBIRD mHealth platform is a digital health tool designed to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being. This platform is part of a growing trend in mobile health (mHealth), which aims to
The winter storm that hit the southern states last month left more than just shattered roofs and broken power lines; it also toppled countless trees that had stood for generations. In Nashville, a quiet blue cottage and its green yard were once a refuge for old trees that had survived the city’s gro
Israel, home to about 10 million people, has seen a troubling rise in violent crime within its Arab minority. Even though Arabs make up roughly one‑fifth of the population, they account for most of the country’s homicides. In 2025 alone, police records show 241 murders in Arab areas compared with ju
A box on the kitchen table holds about two hundred letters and cards that have come into a Denver family’s home since their son, Alex Pretti, was shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis. The messages come from doctors, veterans and strangers who remember Alex as a caring nurse at the Veterans A
A local center on Gilbert Street opened two decades ago to give kids from underserved neighborhoods a chance to explore science, tech, engineering and math. It began with just five teachers and 150 students, but today it supports more than 200, 000 learners. The program grew from simple labs to a fu
