Massachusetts leads in insurance coverage, yet its maternity care falls short. A federal study showed that low‑risk births at freestanding centers cut preterm deliveries and cesarean sections, saving over $2, 000 per family. Only one such center is currently open, and it faces possible closure
New Yorkers got a fresh face in City Hall this year, and the city’s youngest mayor in decades is doing things differently. Zohran Mamdani isn’t your typical politician—he’s got a knack for social media, a talent for grabbing headlines, and a background far from the usual political circles. His first
Every year in April, healthcare teams come together to highlight gaps in care that affect Black mothers and babies across the U. S. This year, one big push arrives in Chicago on Tuesday evening, when a local hospital opens its doors for free tours, talks, and conversations about safe pregnancy journ
Katie Stiff has stepped into the race for two open seats on Wayland’s Board of Health, giving voters a fresh face with hands-on experience. Though she moved to town only in 2020, she already sits on the board and works daily as a nurse practitioner at a major Boston hospital. Stiff’s path to public
In his first 100 days, New York City’s 34-year-old mayor didn’t just break the usual government mold—he turned city hall into a viral content studio. With snowstorms raging, he posted calls for shovelers on social media and suddenly had thousands of volunteers ready to clear sidewalks. When he annou
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker won't play against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 10, choosing rest instead after a tough win over Dallas. Booker had just dropped 37 points, but the team decided he should skip one of the final two games of the season. Jalen Green faces an uncertain return after deal
The Masters Tournament, one of golf’s biggest events, could soon face changes—not because of how players perform, but because of shifts happening in the PGA Tour itself. Leaders like Fred Ridley from Augusta National have made it clear they’re keeping an eye on the Tour’s plans. The Tour wants to sh
A late-season cold front didn’t just bring cooler air to Florida’s east coast—it unleashed two days of relentless storms that dumped unprecedented rain on cities and towns. While forecasts predicted modest rainfall, Mother Nature had other plans, overwhelming drainage systems and submerging roads. W
Duncan Davitt’s story isn’t about starting at the bottom—it’s about switching careers mid-game. A week ago, he was covering high school volleyball games for his family’s small-town newspaper in Indianola, Iowa. Today, he’s warming up in a Chicago White Sox uniform, preparing for his Major League Bas
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway where many global oil shipments pass through, remains a key point of discussion between the UK and US governments. After Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump spoke about speeding up efforts to
