California is pushing hard to cut emissions, but the push from the state may have dangerous side effects. New rules want most vehicles to go electric soon, including ones used in emergencies. The problem? Right now, zero-emission alternatives for some key support vehicles simply aren’t dependable en
Flint is rolling out a free health fair downtown next month. On April 9, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Genesee County Health Department and the University of Michigan-Flint team up to run their yearly Public Health Expo at the county administration building on Saginaw Street. Anyone can walk in for quick
Back in the 1990s, a small print shop started in a family garage, turning out carbon copies and business forms on clunky machines. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was dependable—something companies relied on when digital spreadsheets weren’t an option. Today, that shop still exists, though now it balanc
Four people died in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza this week, including Muhammad Washah, a journalist working for Al Jazeera. Local health officials say two strikes hit separate areas, one along Gaza City’s main road and another in the central part of the territory. While Israel has not commented on eit
A fresh sports-themed brain teaser dropped today, mixing workout moves and game-day roles. The puzzle groups words into categories like exercises, masked sports jobs, legendary defenders, and leaping terms. Think you can crack it? Some hints are straightforward, while others feel like a wild guess.
A recent court decision shows just how long shadows from the past can stretch. A US judge rejected a big bank’s attempt to avoid responsibility for dealing with Nazi-linked accounts that only came to light years after lawsuits were settled. In 1999, UBS and Credit Suisse paid out $1. 25 billion to o
Iran is pushing a bold idea in ongoing war talks: charging ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. This strait isn’t just any route—it’s a global lifeline. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil moves through here, along with food
Across the U. S. , churches are noticing something unusual: more young people, especially men, are stepping through their doors. This isn’t just a small change—dioceses report big jumps in adult baptisms and conversions. For example, one diocese expected around 635 new adult Catholics last Easter bu
Food allergies aren’t just annoying—they can be dangerous, especially in countries where food is highly processed. Right now, no medicine can cure these allergies. The only real protection is knowing what’s in your food. Missing labels on packaged items often cause accidents, putting people at risk
The Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth usually hosts its Easter Eggstravaganza every year during the holiday weekend. Families look forward to a full day of spring activities, but this season’s weather threw a wrench into the plans. Two winter storms were forecasted for Easter, so the zoo decided to close
