Washington’s gas price is high. AAA says the average was $5. 30 last week, far above the national mean of $3. 98. The state’s tax is 55. 4 cents per gallon, the third highest in the U. S. , plus a federal tax of 18. 4 cents. A yearly 2 % bump on July 1 is built in to help counter inflation. Washingt
Pennsylvania schools face a tough truth: only about one in three fourth‑graders can read well. The gap is even wider for Black and Hispanic kids, with just 16% meeting the standard. When children reach third grade, they stop learning how to read and start reading to learn. If they cannot read, their
The growth of Northern Nevada has been driven by local inventiveness and the ability to reach customers quickly. But a new federal bill could slow that progress. The Credit Card Competition Act would change the rules for how card payments are routed. Supporters say it will cut fees, but experts war
In El Paso, a city council member has pushed for a halt to new ICE facilities, arguing that federal agents should need warrants before entering city property. The motion also calls for a review of how much the town cooperates with immigration enforcement. Across the country, ICE has stepped up raid
The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi
Vietnam has moved fast from a war‑torn, poor nation to a growing middle‑income country. This change has flipped the kinds of illnesses people face. In the past, many sick people suffered from lack of food and clean water. Now, even though better jobs and nutrition help fight those old probl
Norway may not be the first place people think of when they hear about long life, but it holds many clues to staying healthy and joyful. Scientists have found that the country’s people enjoy high levels of happiness, long lives, and a good quality of life with fewer illnesses. One key habit is
A new study tested whether a traditional diet from the Jiangnan region, paired with regular workouts, could help people who have non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Instead of simply cutting calories, the researchers kept energy intake the same but changed the foods people ate. They chose
A recent expose revealed that the husband of a state governor has been secretly engaging in an extreme fetish involving large fake breasts and tight clothing, a hobby that some claim could compromise national security. The story was first published by a tabloid and has since sparked debate over priv
The LECOM Suncoast Classic’s first round didn’t go as planned. Bad weather forced officials to pause play early on Thursday, pushing the start to Friday. When the sun finally returned, Hunter Eichhorn took advantage, shooting a near-flawless 62—nine under par. His round included two eagles on tricky
