Ohio people who protect the land and water deserve a big thank‑you. The state’s Department of Natural Resources has a Hall of Fame that honors those who work hard to keep Ohio beautiful. Since 1966, about 200 people have been added to this list. Names like Johnny Appleseed and Louis Bromfie
The 2026 Formula One season kicks off in Melbourne, sparking excitement as teams test new rules that will reshape the sport. These changes hit both cars and engines, making early predictions tricky; only a handful of test days in Barcelona and Bahrain give us clues. Audi and Cadillac joined th
Three scholars from rural America, two of whom identify as queer—one Two‑Spirit and one transgender—took part in a gathering where people shared stories across age groups. They chose to study the event through collaborative autoethnography, a method that blends personal experience with academic anal
The state of Alaska has long been known for its reliable elections, with both parties’ leaders keeping the process safe and honest. Yet recent events have shaken that trust. In December 2025, the lieutenant governor gave the federal Department of Justice access to private voter data—names, birth dat
In a Texas rally that mixed music, faith and politics, candidate James Talarico delivered a speech aimed at bringing progressive Christians into the Democratic fold. The event began with a pastor urging peace and unity, setting a tone that Talarico would build on. He appeared in casual attire, engag
In pig farms, manure piles are a big source of antibiotic‑resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to see how treating this waste with anaerobic digestion (AD) changes those genes and the viruses that live there. AD is a common way to break down waste without oxygen, producing useful gas. The s
Utah lawmakers are busy reshaping how the state handles water, land and mining. While the Great Salt Lake gets most headlines, several new bills aim to protect farmers, miners and public lands. One proposal lets the state’s natural resources department pay for legal fights over Colorado River water
A recent investigation revealed that a popular Solana‑based trading platform may have let insiders use hidden data to profit from other traders. The platform, part of a well‑known startup accelerator, earned over $390 million largely from volatile meme tokens. A senior employee reportedly accessed a
In November 2025, Mainers voted against a plan that would have made it harder to cast ballots. The result showed they value fair and open elections. Yet Senator Susan Collins, who has lived in the state, backs a federal bill called the SAVE Act. This law would force people to show original U. S. cit
Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to challenge a judge’s ruling that removed the death penalty from the case involving Luigi Mangione. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the court on Friday, and it means the federal trial will likely start this fall with jury selection in
