New Jersey is taking extra steps to control protests near a large immigrant detention facility in Newark. While visits for detainees resumed Sunday, the area around Delaney Hall is now off-limits to protesters after recent clashes between activists and federal agents. State police have expanded thei
The Israeli military recently took control of a 900-year-old fortress in southern Lebanon, a spot known as Beaufort Castle, along with the high ground around it. This wasn’t just about old stones—it was about gaining a clear view of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, where Hezbollah has been firi
Back in the early 1980s, when most actors dreamed of staying close to film sets and premiere parties, Kurt Russell did something unusual. He left Los Angeles to start a ranch in Colorado. He wasn’t running away, though. He was choosing a life that felt right for him and his family. Mountains became
Most people don’t realize that a toothbrush might be as important as a thermometer when trying to start a family. While many assume fertility depends mostly on age or egg count, science now suggests something much smaller could be making a big difference – the health of someone’s gums. Research on a
Jeff Hayden, a well-known Minnesota politician, recently received the People's Advocate Award from the Cultural Wellness Center. This award recognizes his twelve years of service as a state senator and representative from Minneapolis. Hayden worked hard to bring attention to important community issu
In a quiet town near Nablus, a 26-year-old man named Imad Haroun Ishtayeh ran a small business—just another family trying to get by. His poultry slaughterhouse kept him busy, but the West Bank’s economic crisis made it hard to survive. Even with his father relying on him, the money wasn’t enough. So
A large study tracking over 327, 000 adults in the UK found that deep belly fat, not just overall weight, may increase dementia risk. Out of those tracked, nearly 9, 000 developed dementia during the study. The strongest link was with vascular dementia, a type tied to poor blood flow in the brain, f
When Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina in fall 2024, most people focused on the dramatic flood images. But the storm left behind a far less visible problem—one that’s getting worse with time. Over 822, 000 acres of forest were damaged, turning once-healthy trees into a massi
Naples’ tiny airport packs more punch than many realize. Locals debate its future, but the real questions go deeper. Should private planes keep buzzing in late at night, even if rules get bent? Fines could tighten things up—bigger planes paying more, just like speeding tickets scale with the crime.
Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter
