Shannon Hennessy, the CEO of Habit Burger, knows a thing or two about staying on top of the game. She starts her day early, around 5:30 a. m. , with a steaming cup of coffee. But she doesn't just chug it down; she takes her time, savoring the moment before the world wakes up. Her workout routine is anything but boring. She mixes it up with Orangetheory classes, Pelo...
Kalamazoo is gearing up for winter by opening up warm places for people to stay safe from the cold. These spots are crucial to help avoid health issues that come with freezing temperatures. The city has shared a list of places where people can stay during the day and night. Some spots are just for adults, while others welcome families. It's important to note that so...
The financial world is buzzing with changes as 2026 nears. Experts are pointing to a few big trends that are moving markets right now. One major shift happened after the October meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee. This meeting was a game-changer, causing a ripple effect across trading floors. Liquidity is a big word in finance right now. It refers to how e...
The Steam Machine is shaping up to be a unique player in the gaming world. Unlike traditional consoles, it won't come with a budget-friendly price tag. Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais made it clear that the Steam Machine's pricing will align more with the current PC market rather than the console market. The Steam Machine is packed with an AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA3 GPU, ...
Many teens today feel lonely and struggle with mental health issues. This can hurt their school work, sports, and friendships. A 2023 study by the National Library of Medicine found that over half of young people aged 16 to 24 feel lonely. In Utah, 37% of high school students feel sad or hopeless, and 23% have thought about suicide. To cope, many turn to AI for comfo...
In Sacramento, a law from 1949 is still on the books. It stops kids from buying certain comic books. The law is not used much anymore. But some people want to get rid of it for good. Lecho Lopez runs a comic shop in Sacramento. He remembers his nephew reading his first word from a comic book. It was the word "bad. " Lopez thinks comic books are good for kids. He wan...
Summer tea leaves have always been the underdogs of the tea world. Thick cell walls, low aroma, and a strong bitter taste make them less desirable for high-quality tea production. But what if there was a way to turn these less-than-ideal leaves into something special? Enter steam explosion technology (SET). This process involves subjecting the leaves to high-pressur...
Turkey meat is often seen as a healthy choice, but it contains purines, which can cause health problems if eaten in large amounts. Purines are natural compounds found in many foods, and when broken down, they turn into uric acid. Too much uric acid in the body can lead to hyperuricemia, a condition that can cause joint pain and kidney issues. Researchers wanted to s...
Sweet potatoes are a big deal worldwide. They are packed with nutrients. People cook them in different ways, like baking, boiling, and steaming. These methods change how they taste and how our bodies use them. Scientists looked at how cooking changes sweet potatoes. They found over 3, 700 things inside them that don't evaporate when cooked. This gives a big picture ...
A 69-year-old Japanese man faced a strange problem. He couldn't recognize faces, simple drawings, or even read and write Kanji characters. This happened after a part of his brain, the right fusiform gyrus and occipitotemporal lobe, didn't get enough blood. It's like his brain's picture and word library got messed up. Interestingly, he could still name real objects a...