Martin Short, known for his humor on screen, recently opened up about his daughter’s death, showing how grief touches even those who spend their lives making people laugh. Katherine Short passed away at 42 in February after struggling with mental health for years. Her father spoke about the family’s
Bridging, a charity in the Twin Cities that helps people start fresh by giving them furniture and household essentials, has a new person in charge. Joel Spoonheim took over as executive director in May after working in healthcare leadership. His background includes roles at Fulcrum Health and Health
Ankle osteoarthritis doesn’t just cause pain—it also changes how the joint moves. Over time, the cartilage wears down, and the joint loses stability. Researchers wanted to see how this instability shows up in different stages of the disease. Instead of regular X-rays, they used a special scan called
Back in the 1990s, Gap jeans were as common as sneakers on a school bus. The brand’s plain but durable pants were everywhere—malls, school halls, TV screens. Then shopping centers started emptying out, and Gap’s minimalist look lost some of its glow. Instead of sticking to what once worked, the comp
Abraham Foxman, who spent 28 years leading the Anti-Defamation League, passed away at the age of 86. The organization announced his death but did not share details about the timing or location. His role wasn’t just about leadership—he became a recognizable voice for Jewish communities across the U.
Ten hockey fans from South Buffalo didn't just show up for the first round of the playoffs—they turned the whole thing into their personal stage. Bonding over their love for the Sabres, they started calling themselves the Blade Gang. Their high-energy antics caught the attention of fans nationwide,
May 10, 2026 brings a mix of familiar faces from entertainment and history. Music icon Bono hits 66, and it's worth noting his full name includes David as a middle name. Over in fashion, supermodel Linda Evangelista turns 61; her personal life includes a son named Augustin. Meanwhile, comedy fans ca
A 16-year-old girl from Long Island trusted an Uber ride to meet someone she had been chatting with online since January. That person turned out to be Ralfy Figueroa, a 26-year-old with a history of crimes. Figueroa had just finished a program meant to help young offenders avoid prison instead of se
A tower that once promised luxury over Times Square now stands as a symbol of New York’s persistent building problems. Built in 1930 as a grand hotel with over 600 rooms, it even had its own underground bus terminal. But barely a year later, the Great Depression forced it into foreclosure before it
Researchers tracked fatal police shootings from 2015 to 2022 across more than 3, 000 U. S. counties. They found that out of every 10, 000 people, Black residents were 15 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than White residents. Hispanic residents faced about 2. 5 times higher risk than
