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Police: Man charged after stealing bike, initiating altercation at Pitcairn business
A man is facing multiple charges after police say he got into an altercation with staffers at a local business and stole a new bike before being taken into custody.
Man arrested in Vero Beach after threatening call to business
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Vero Beach after police say he made a threatening phone call to a local business, prompting an investigation.
Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow
A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts
Poor sleep can cause or worsen mental illness. Which treatments work and what's just hype?
Sleep disorders can cause serious physical and mental health problems. Treatments are aplenty, from gummies, lotions and meditation to apps, sounds, C-PAPs and medications. There are so many medical, over the counter, and influencer-peddled ways to treat sleep problems. What’s hype? What works? And what’s it like when it seems all the remedies are failing?
It’s like living a John Hughes movie — and shows the limits of nostalgia
“Mixtape,” an interactive love letter to adolescence, is easy to recommend to almost anyone. It’s also a reminder of the industry’s current limits.
Get more space and solid performance with this MacBook Pro for under $500
Extra space for files, apps, and projects.
Top Maryland Democrat is fighting for his job after resisting redistricting plan
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) faces a tough primary challenge after defying Democratic leaders including Gov. Wes Moore on redistricting.
Why limiting teen phone usage has health benefits
Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children, joined the discussion to address the topic of cell phone use among students and the implications of school-wide bans.
'We're almost there': Phase one of infrastructure project on Southwest Boulevard wrapping up
KC officials say the Westside has needed some TLC for a long time, and phase one of a project around Southwest Boulevard wrapped up this week. One business owner told us it has been both "challenging" and "exciting."
Monterey police arrest man accused of sexual battery at unlicensed massage business
Monterey Police said they arrested a man allegedly running an unlicensed massage business who sexually battered a person.
White House prepares to replace FDA leader Marty Makary amid agency turmoil
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has faced criticism over his leadership of the agency that oversees vaccine and drug approvals.
Upstate business to lay off over a hundred employees
A business in Spartanburg, South Carolina has announced the layoff of over a hundred employees this summer.
Arizona Science Center's new experience features Bad Bunny's music and visuals of Puerto Rico
The experience features a program with original immersive visuals and 360-degree cinematography set to Bad Bunny’s music.
Scientists Think the Fifth Dimension May Exist—and It’s Hiding Behind the Universe We Know
Our Universe Has an Evil Twin. Scientists Say It’s the Reason Matter Exists.
A mirror universe may have formed alongside ours, preserving laws of physics that appear violated.
Why the hantavirus cruise outbreak is not the next pandemic, according to WHO
Experts say because this strain of hantavirus typically requires prolonged or intimate contact, it is not as contagious as covid during the pandemic.
Kuna Hometown Fair kicks off with music and family-friendly entertainment happening all weekend
The Kuna Hometown Fair kicks off Friday at Bernie Fisher Park with carnival games, food, music, and family fun all weekend long.
Trump Has a Disturbing Ability to Make Violent Acts of War Sound Way Too Casual
Remember when presidents sounded, you know, presidential?
iOS 27 has new features coming for two of iPhone’s most popular apps
Here are all of the rumored new features that iOS 27 will bring to two of the iPhone’s most popular apps: Camera and Photos.
North Kansas City small businesses prepare for FIFA World Cup despite visitor number speculations
Pro Apparel KC and other North Kansas City businesses are preparing for an influx of FIFA World Cup visitors, even as hotel booking reports show Kansas City trailing other host cities.
CarPlay now works with three top AI chatbot apps
CarPlay continues to give drivers more choice than ever when it comes to which services to use on the road....
Mom's Health: Many women face a stressful surprise after starting a family
Doctors say a common source of anxiety can be addressed with a little planning.
Analysis | Republicans’ health care exaggerations are telling
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Science with Stevie: Droughts & Wildfire Risk
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels discusses the ongoing severe drought in Maryland and how it can lead to an increased risk of wildfire spread in this Science with Stevie segment.
Anti-woke Vivek Ramaswamy confronts racism in his run for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy built a political brand casting racism as an obsession of Democrats. As a Republican running for Ohio governor, he’s facing racism on the right.
Family of imprisoned Chinese journalist pleads for his release over health concerns
Family members and activists are calling for the release of imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu due to health concerns
Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses
Russian dogwear entrepreneur Natalia Kukovinets has had to switch messaging apps multiple times to stay in touch with customers, one of many web-dependent businesses struggling with the Kremlin's widening internet crackdown.
Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses
Russian dogwear entrepreneur Natalia Kukovinets has had to switch messaging apps multiple times to stay in touch with customers, one of many web-dependent businesses struggling with the Kremlin's wide...
Golf simulator helps Henrico students learn math, science, and coding
Fairfield Middle School uses a golf simulator to teach math, science, coding, and robotics through hands-on STEAM lessons.
As Colorado debates sports betting reform, Kalshi operates outside state rules
Prediction markets are able to operate largely free of the state laws governing sports gambling in Colorado
AT&T Fiber expands into more Lafayette-area homes and business
If you're looking for more internet options, AT&T Fiber is continuing to expand across the Lafayette area.
Mount Healthy businesses in limbo over 100+ alleged fire code violations
Small business owners at Hilltop Plaza say they are fearing for their future after court filings obtained by WLWT show the City of Mt. Healthy is seeking an injunction over alleged fire code violations at the property.
Iowa luncheon raises more than $84,000 for children's mental health services
The inaugural "Rooted in Resilience" luncheon raised over $84,000 to support Orchard Place, Iowa's oldest nonprofit providing mental health services for children.
OpenAI's Codex Now Works in Chrome With New Extension
OpenAI today launched Codex for Chrome, a Chrome extension that lets Codex work directly in the browser on Macs and PCs. With the extension, Codex can use the browser to test web apps, get context across multiple tabs, use web DevTools, and more without taking over the browser from the user. OpenAI says that after it launched Computer Use in the desktop Codex app, it saw that most common workflows happened in the browser.
Hartnell College nursing program expands with $1.5 million Salinas Valley Health grant
Hartnell College and Salinas Valley Health are partnering to address a nursing shortage on the Central Coast by increasing nursing program enrollment by 50% through a $1.5 million grant.
Norman’s billion-dollar entertainment district to break ground next week
The Rock Creek Entertainment District in Norman, featuring dining, retail and a state-of-the-art sports facility, will officially break ground next Tuesday.
New Missouri law aims to protect small businesses from 'sue-and-settle' cases
A new Missouri law will offer protections for small business owners facing "sue-and-settle" cases over alleged web accessibility violations — lawsuits some leaders call "predatory."
Apple Notes is a killer app, and iOS 27’s rumored upgrade excites me for more
Apple Notes is one of my most-used apps, and iOS 27 is rumored to add a powerful capability that I know will quickly become a go-to feature.
How federal regulations choke U.S. science
Investment in research is a good use of tax dollars, but bureaucracy is reducing the return on investment.
Scientists Say There’s a Place in Our Universe Where Time Moves Backwards
According to the math, that is.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte continues push for expanded insurance coverage of children's mental health
Gov. Kelly Ayotte called mental health care a top priority as she pushed lawmakers to pass a bill to expand insurance coverage for children's mental health.
Tennessee approves House map to eliminate Democratic-held seat
Republicans in the state could hold a 9-0 advantage in the U.S. House with their new map, the first approved since the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Digital health technology offers new hope for better health outcomes
Deborah Estrin was less than a minute into her presentation when she posed the question.“How do we best leverage data from all these digital sources, like wearables and apps and devices, to improve clinical care in patient’s lives?” Estrin asked a crowd of about 200 people at the second annual Arizona Digital Health Symposium.Then, her response.“It’s so much easier said than done,” she said.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl and will take maternity leave
The first White House press secretary to give birth while in the job will take an unspecified amount of maternity leave.
Crews fight overnight fire at Asheville business
The Asheville Fire Department worked to put out a fire at an Asheville business early Thursday morning.
Authorities scramble to limit hantavirus outbreak, trace contacts around globe
Dutch authorities said a flight attendant is being tested as the race is on to trace passengers who left a cruise ship and two flights linked to an ill woman.
Analysis | The Vatican has always been political
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Democrats see Senate control within reach — but some big hurdles remain
The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.
Brain health supplements are booming. Here’s what one longevity expert takes.
Only one has been shown in clinical trials to slow cognitive aging, by about two years. This is what the science says about which supplements work.
Kenyan politicians trade accusations of 'goonism' as political violence rises ahead of 2027 election
Kenya’s political word of the moment is “goonism,” used to describe gang-related political violence
West Sacramento approves property purchase near Sutter Health Park
"It’s definitely a site that has strategic value long term..."
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
Chief Justice John Roberts said Supreme Court justices are not political actors amid criticism over major rulings and voting rights decisions
KU Health System to end PICU services by end of June; health system leaders respond to parents' concerns
The University of Kansas Health System will be shutting down its pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) services by the end of June 2026.
AI meets accessibility in this year’s Swift Student Challenge
Meet four Swift Student Challenge winners who are creating innovative apps that leverage AI and focus on accessibility.
The ChatGPT-ification of American Business
Companies like Starbucks and Lowe’s are hoping to get closer to customers with new apps that integrate into OpenAI’s ChatGPT interface.
From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage
India is expanding its influence in international sports, with the 2030 Commonwealth Games set for Ahmedabad and a bid for the 2036 Olympics in the same city
Iowa mother and CEO shares challenges of finding mental health care for her daughter
Amanda Wanke, CEO of DART, shares her family's journey through her daughter's mental health challenges during mental health awareness month, aiming to support other families facing similar struggles.
Sports Exchange owners mark 10 years in Missoula
While the Sports Exchange has been around for 43 years in the community, its current owners have just hit 10 years at the helm.
Economic reforms could help pull Thailand away from China
The prime minister is angry about how hard it is to import a chainsaw.
Physicists Say It’s Possible to Send Messages Backward in Time
A team figured out the practical mechanics behind one of sci-fi epic film Interstellar’s most out-there ideas.
Metropolitan Community College opens new small business development center
Metropolitan Community College has opened a federally designated small business development center to support Nebraska entrepreneurs with free resources.
In a First, Scientists are Rewinding Human Cells Back to a ‘Youthful’ State. Is This the Dawn of Immortality?
It could start with restoring vision to the eyes, a leading scientist says, and then to internal organs. Even the brain could benefit.
FBI raids business of powerful Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas
The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.
State Sen. L. Louise Lucas' business raided by FBI
State Sen. L. Louise Lucas' business was seen being raided on Wednesday, according to News 3 reporter Brendan Ponton.
Scientists Say That Time Itself Can Be in Two States at Once
If gravity’s the reason that quantum wave functions collapse, then time must be “fuzzy.”
'Substantial' water main break impacts traffic, businesses in Lewiston
A water main break in Lewiston is causing traffic distruptions and impacting area businesses
Not cutting sports: Oxford Hills budget proposal includes no increase in spending
Oxford Hills says it was able to preserve all sports in the budget, but because of a reduction in state funding, taxes would go up under the budget proposal.
Scientists Want to Use AI to Track Elusive Particles in the World’s Most Powerful Collider
Muons are a key subatomic particle in the discovery of new physics, but after particle collision, they’re difficult to track.
Apple may have just made one of the most important new Siri announcements
Apple’s painfully slow launch of the new Siri has become such a long-running saga, it seems to have all the...
After defying Trump, a Republican lawmaker hangs on by a thread
Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.
He wrote about their daughter’s sudden death. Then his wife did the same.
For journalists Danielle Crittenden and David Frum, processing their grief meant telling Miranda’s story, in an essay and in a new memoir, “Dispatches From Grief.”
Iran war amplifies divisions within both parties over U.S.-Israel ties
On the campaign trail and elsewhere, the alliance has gone from a bipartisan consensus to a subject of fierce debate among Republicans and Democrats alike.
Ramaswamy advances in Ohio, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Primaries in Indiana and Ohio reinforced President Donald Trump’s power in the GOP and set the stakes for several top-tier midterm races.
Health care costs outrank food, vaccine concerns for MAHA voters, poll shows
A poll from KFF found that the affordability of health care is more important than the movement’s causes championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Match Group's CEO explains why dating apps intimidate Gen Z
Spencer Rascoff said traditional dating apps are "highly structured," and Gen Z don't want dating to "feel like a job interview."
Local Fond du Lac metalworks business receives national recognition
Things move fast at Spark Ops Metalworks in Fond du Lac. But owner Maria Perl is used to rapid change. Before joining the world of manufacturing, she was working in a completely different field.
JD Vance makes his Iowa debut as he campaigns for GOP congressman
The state will play a key role if the vice president decides to run for president in 2028, and other potential GOP candidates have visited in recent months.
Marina business owner arrested in alleged sexual assault during spiritual cleansing
Marina police said a business owner was arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a woman who went to the business for a spiritual cleansing.
FDA halts publication of covid, shingles vaccine studies
News of the studies being pulled comes weeks after the CDC decided it wouldn’t publish a report showing last winter’s covid vaccine cut the likelihood of hospitalizations.
More than 20 local businesses, artists will fill vacant Kansas City storefronts ahead of World Cup
The city of Kansas City is working with local businesses and organizations to fill and transform vacant spaces around the community before thousands of visitors arrive for the FIFA World Cup.
Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models
With Apple's latest operating system updates, users will reportedly have their pick of which third-party AI models they want to use for a host of tasks.
DeLand Little League ‘at a breaking point,’ fundraising millions for new sports complex
DeLand Little League is fundraising to build a sports complex to address field shortages.
Woman enters Alford plea after fraudulent pet crematory business case
Yalanda Ward entered an Alford plea on Tuesday in connection with a fraudulent pet crematory business.
Linked to health risks | Democratic lawmakers in Pa. are seeking to regulate kratom
Kratom, a substance advertised as an energy booster, mood lifter, and pain reliever, is skyrocketing in popularity and is easily accessible, including at gas stations.
Are Democrats growing more accepting of political violence? Here's a closer look
We looked through recent polling to get a sense of how broad the support for political violence is among Democrats and other Americans.
GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards’s office acknowledges Ethics Committee investigation
A spokesman for the North Carolina congressman said he welcomes a chance to refute allegations regarding his conduct toward female staffers.
New bestseller featuring Sacramento tax strategist offers roadmap to lower taxes for small businesses
A Sacramento-area tax strategist is gaining national attention after helping launch a new bestselling guide aimed at helping small business owners legally reduce their tax burden.
Chrome for Android will let you just share approximate location
Like other Android apps, Chrome now lets you share approximate, instead of precise, location with websites.
GOP offers $1B for White House security, sparking dispute over ballroom
Senate Republicans maintain their budget reconciliation proposal would authorize security construction, but not Trump’s ballroom. The White House disagrees.
Mina Kimes to host revamped Scripps National Spelling Bee
Audiences will notice a refreshed, revamped 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee when the competition returns to television later this month.
Scientists Discovered Wave Wakes Where They Shouldn’t Be—Upending a 140-Year-Old Theory
There’s a connection between wave types that scientists once thought were fundamentally different.
Scientists Found a Surprising State of Matter That's Breaking Dimensional Rules
A new kind of anomalous Hall effect produces transdimensional matter.
The Science on Creatine Dosage Is Shifting. Here’s How Many Grams You Should Take.
Some wellness influencers recommend five times the usual. We talked to researchers for the real scoop.
Mom's Health: When stress and anxiety actually protect your kids
Experts say some anxiety can be good, but there are questions moms should ask before they panic.
Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him and turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy aims to put a long and sometimes unpleasant primary season behind him Tuesday
Hampton businesses, residents weigh in after 2026 Tourism Summit in Concord
Despite rising costs, local businesses say they are optimistic about the upcoming summer season.
Iowa attorney general joins coalition to advocate for state control over sports gambling
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to affirm state jurisdiction over sports-related event contracts, citing concerns over unregulated prediction markets.
Birmingham hosts small business week to support local entrepreneurs
Birmingham is celebrating Small Business Week with events designed to connect entrepreneurs with resources, funding, and networking opportunities.
Why letting kids get dirty this spring might be one of the best things for their health
Experts say playing in dirt, mud, and the outdoors isn’t just fun for kids. It helps build creativity, reduce stress, and even strengthen their immune systems. Hear what a Boston Children’s Hospital psychologist says about why “getting dirty” matters, and how to make it part of your routine.
NMSU professor wins national science award for sun research
Juie Shetye. an astronomy assistant professor at New Mexico State University, is recipient of the National Science Foundation's CAREER Award for a junior faculty member's success in research combined with education.