A court hearing meant to finalize a massive fine against a big drug company got postponed after families showed up asking for their voices to be heard. The company, accused of making painkillers too easy to get, was set to pay up but now has one more week before the judge decides. The delay came bec
The push for cleaner energy isn’t waiting for politics to catch up. A recent court decision just cleared away some federal blocks slowing down solar and wind projects across the country. Meanwhile, big companies are making big moves in new directions. One coffee giant, known for its green mermaid lo
Back in 2018, two friends decided they’d had enough of the babywearing industry leaving them—and countless others—out in the cold. Most carriers felt terrible to use if you weren’t a small size, and popular options quickly vanished from shelves. Instead of just complaining, they chose to change thin
North Carolina’s lottery just proved that small bets can turn into big rewards. In the latest Pick 3 drawing, 12, 750 players walked away with $3. 1 million when the numbers 8-8-8 came up. That means someone with a 50-cent ticket took home $250, while those who spent a full dollar on their tickets g
Laura Hine, a Pinellas County School Board member, has spent over a decade trying to understand why some schools in her area struggle while others don’t. Her journey started when her child was about to start kindergarten at a nearby school with a "D" grade and a Title I label—a term she didn’t even
The first step is to choose how you want to tell the story. You can write a short notice or give more detail, but keep the main facts clear: the person’s name, when and where they lived, and a brief summary of their life. Next decide how you will send the information. A quick email works, but it
States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam
Health centers that serve low‑income neighborhoods are doing a great job with basic checkups, but they miss one big piece: help for back and joint problems. These issues are a top reason people end up on pain medicine, especially opioids. If clinics could add spinal specialists to their teams, pa
A wave of protest posters has appeared across Manhattan, targeting the Amazon founder before his role as a main sponsor for this year’s Met Gala. The event, set to take place on the first Monday of May, is expected to attract many celebrities and high‑profile guests. The banners are strategically
The Oregon Health Authority released its latest report showing that about 21, 000 fewer residents joined the state’s health insurance marketplace this year compared to last. The drop comes after a series of policy shifts that have made plans more expensive and harder to access. During open enrollme
