A big weather change is coming to the West. A series of Pacific storms will bring a lot of snow, strong winds and a risk of fires to New Mexico next week. The storms are a sharp change from the long dry period that has left California, Utah and Colorado with low snowpacks. Those states worry about w
Bisphenol A, a common plastic ingredient, has been pulled out of many products because it can disturb hormones. Scientists now see that the chemicals used to replace BPA are very similar in shape and action. These substitutes often show stronger effects than BPA itself. When researchers looked at w
Ring has ended a short partnership with the surveillance company Flock, which had planned to let home‑security cameras share footage with police. The decision came after a review that found the integration would need far more effort than expected, and no customer videos were ever sent to Flock. T
The mayor and her team are already making changes that people want. They fixed street lights in the East, made sure the police budget is fully paid, and began a new streets program in Tremé. These moves show that the city cares about improving neighborhoods. Yet outside the city, national politics
In the heart of Culver City, history and today meet in unexpected ways. The streets echo with echoes from the 1938 film “The Wizard of Oz, ” filmed right on Sony Pictures Studios’ grounds. Nearby, the century‑old Culver Hotel once welcomed the Munchkins who helped bring that classic to life. Walkin
An independent group of forensic experts has questioned the official verdict that a famous rock star died by suicide in 1994. Their review of the original autopsy and crime scene notes led them to propose a different explanation: that he was killed. The team brought in a specialist who has handle
In soccer, growing kids face unique injury risks that adults do not. A new study shows that the way a child’s body changes can lead to problems that are different from those seen in older players. The research points out that a child’s bones, muscles and joints are still developing, which makes c
Maxx Crosby, the star defender for the Las Vegas Raiders, has sparked a fresh wave of speculation about his next move. While he hasn’t confirmed or denied telling minority owner Tom Brady that he will never play for the team again, his recent comments on SiriusXM’s “Let’s Go! ” show hinted at deeper
Kalshi is a new place where people can bet on things that happen in sports. If you want to try it out, a special code called NYPMAX gives you $10 extra money. You have to sign up, type the code in, prove who you are, and trade at least $10. Once you finish that, the bonus will appear in you
A fresh entertainment spot is set to welcome visitors on March 7. The Clubhouse Family Fun Centre, built by Nittany Valley Sports Centre, will offer a mix of arcade titles and virtual reality adventures. Among its attractions is a first‑in‑North America six‑person VR starship that guides players thr
