Scientists tested what happens when tiny plastic fibers and a common insect killer show up together in the water where young tilapia live. Over six weeks, fish exposed to both pollutants grew less and ate food less efficiently than fish exposed to just one or none at all. Their guts showed damage to
McKinney just gave a big thumbs-up to plans for a surf park called Cannon Beach. The city council changed some rules so building can start on a patch of land where Stacy Road and State Highway 121 meet. The whole area will be a planned development, meaning it won’t just pop up overnight. Right next
Saturday brings a mix of must-watch matchups and surprising underdog stories in the NBA playoffs. The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic face off again in Game 3, with Detroit hoping to regain home-court advantage after splitting the first two games. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to sweep
The Buffalo Bills made two notable selections during the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on positions that could help their defense. With the 35th pick, they brought in Clemson’s T. J. Parker, an edge rusher who can pressure the quarterback. At 63, they added Ohio State’s Davison Igbinosu
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rare talent in Shohei Ohtani. He can both pitch and hit, which is uncommon in Major League Baseball. Because of this, the league made rules that let him stay on the field as a hitter after he finishes pitching. Only one roster spot is used for both roles. This season,
Employers often feel helpless when it comes to high health insurance bills. A fresh look shows that the real problem lies in how claims data is handled by middlemen. If companies could see every claim that goes through their plans, they would know which doctors and hospitals give the best value.
Amazon Web Services has introduced Chainlink’s oracle services to its marketplace, giving developers a new way to pull secure market data into cloud projects. The move keeps AWS’s strict security and compliance checks intact while linking traditional cloud systems with blockchain technology. The pa
Healdsburg’s Little Saint, a 100% plant‑based eatery that opened on Earth Day 2022, is backing a fresh cooking series called “Climate Kitchen. ” The show will be hosted by Maggie Baird, who runs the nonprofit Support + Feed and is known for promoting vegan options worldwide. The restaurant’s owne
Sterling Heights is pushing forward with a huge plan to turn the old Lakeside Mall into a new community hub. The city wants to spend $270 million over 30 years to fix up the area, calling it a "brownfield" project. Brownfields are places that might have pollution issues, making them tricky to redeve
The Colorado Avalanche didn’t need their top stars to light up the scoreboard in Game 3—they just needed to play smarter and tougher than the Los Angeles Kings. While L. A. fired off shots early, Colorado’s disciplined defense and sharp goaltending kept the Kings from turning pressure into goals. Ar
