Birmingham’s Bama Health Foods faced a shocking moment when a vehicle smashed into its front door, leaving broken glass and a hole in the wall. The incident happened on a Sunday afternoon, but thankfully no one was hurt and it occurred outside of business hours. The shop’s owners posted a photo o
A small business in Salina faced a rough afternoon when flames tore through its space on Saturday. Around 2:40 p. m. , smoke billowed from Budget Signs on New Court Avenue, prompting rapid response from local firefighters. The fire hit hard—crews had to rip open the back of the building just to reac
Vitamin D isn’t just about keeping bones strong—it could also guard your brain against dementia. A recent study tracked almost 800 adults from their 30s and 40s, measuring their vitamin D levels and later scanning their brains for signs of Alzheimer’s. Those with higher levels had noticeably less ta
Spring sports are in full swing across Vermont high schools, with teams battling it out last Saturday. Baseball and softball games started at 11 a. m. , while tennis matches got underway an hour earlier. Lacrosse saw some standout performances, with Essex girls’ team crushing Mount Mansfield 11-3. L
Heavy rains and high tides are putting six Massachusetts counties on alert through early Sunday. Areas near the shore could see water levels rise half a foot higher than usual, enough to flood roads and low-lying homes. Authorities warn against driving through flooded streets, where as little as a f
A major step in mental health treatment could be on the way as federal funding opens doors for studying psychedelic drugs. This move follows years of growing interest in substances like ibogaine, a plant-based compound used in some parts of the world to help with trauma and addiction. The push isn’t
A fresh study across Europe shows loneliness might start hurting memory long before old age sets in. Researchers tracked over 10, 000 adults aged 65 to 94 for seven years. At the start, those who felt lonely scored lower on memory tests. But everyone—whether lonely or not—lost memory at the same pac
St. Louis may be known for its iconic arch and deep-fried foods, but its real claim to fame might be the people who grew up there and went on to leave a mark on the whole country. From scientists to artists, this city has produced individuals who didn’t just blend into the background. Take Chuck Ber
Four Boston-based scientists walked away with top honors from an awards event that values breakthroughs more than Hollywood does. Held on a Saturday in Los Angeles, the ceremony recognizes discoveries that can take a decade or more to prove, unlike Oscars that focus only on the previous year’s films
Bitcoin fans and investors keep a close eye on who’s in charge at the Federal Reserve—not because they care about Fed gossip, but because the chair’s decisions ripple through the economy in ways that hit wallets everywhere. Mortgage rates, savings account yields, and stock market swings all trace ba
