A man from Kent County in Michigan lost his life when a tree toppled on him during a sudden thunderstorm, officials reported. The victim was 39 years old and had been outside with friends when strong winds knocked several trees over. He tried to warn others before the fall, possibly saving lives. T
Alabama faces a chance of strong storms tonight. The National Weather Service says most of the state could see severe weather from 5 p. m. Tuesday to 4 a. m. Wednesday. A Level 2 risk means scattered thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and high winds are possible. Only the coast and a small sou
The event began with journalists, politicians and celebrities seated in a ballroom that hummed with big‑band music. President Donald Trump sat beside his wife, while Vice President J. D. Vance and several cabinet members were nearby. The evening’s entertainer, Oz Pearlman, was demonstrating a mind‑r
Taylor Swift has taken a new step to guard her voice and image. She filed three trademark applications with the U. S. Patent & Trademark Office. Two of them cover her voice, one for “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and another for “Hey, it’s Taylor. ” The third protects a visual image of her holding a pink
The Environmental Protection Agency once had a powerful research wing that pushed forward science to protect people from air and chemical dangers. In recent years, many of its scientists have been moved or told to retire, shrinking the team from about 1, 500 to just over a hundred. These remaining r
More kids now spend hours glued to screens instead of playing outside. Research shows that too much sitting leads to weaker muscles, poorer focus, and even trouble sleeping. Schools used to fill this gap with daily gym classes and recess, but many have cut back due to tight budgets or packed schedul
Payton Pritchard doesn’t chase trophies or chase stats—he chases sleep, splashes milkshakes for strawberries, and swaps late-night fun for early recovery. That’s the real secret behind his rise from benchwarmer to playoff standout. While most athletes talk about rest, diet, and routine, Pritchard ac
Hobart’s Water Fest made a comeback after skipping a few years, landing at Robinson Lake Park on a crisp morning. The festival used to be a big deal before 2020, but it took a break thanks to the pandemic. This year, the city hoped to bring families together to enjoy nature while learning about prot
Cleaning wastewater efficiently is tricky, especially when dealing with low levels of ammonia. Traditional methods struggle because harmful bacteria called nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB) keep growing and messing up the process. This new approach flips the script by using a smarter loading strategy
Seven years ago, Netflix quietly launched a sci-fi series that ended up bringing back some familiar faces from a classic space drama. The show, Another Life, was meant to stand on its own, but it accidentally became a reunion for actors from Battlestar Galactica—one of the most respected sci-fi seri
