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Mar 19 2026WEATHER

Tornado Touches Down in Carroll County, Leaves Mild Damage Behind

A wind storm hit western Carroll County on Monday, and a small tornado touched down. The National Weather Service said the twister was about 150 yards wide and reached speeds up to 80 mph. It earned an EF‑0 rating, the lowest on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado moved roughly 1. 6 miles from S

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Mar 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Tulip Trouble Turns to New Adventures on a Texas Farm

A well‑known farm in central Texas that used to draw crowds for its tulip picking has faced a big challenge after a mix of dry spells, hot days, heavy rain and strong winds destroyed most of its flower crop. The Robinson family, who run the farm in Temple, Texas, announced on social media that on

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Curiosity Spot in South Minneapolis

The shop called Hunt and Gather sits in south Minneapolis. Its owner, Kristi Stratton, curates a mix of old textiles, art books, and big letters that she rescued from nearby businesses. She says the place shows her bright personality. People come for its odd finds. Celebrities such as Sher

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

When Newsrooms Put Feelings Before Facts

Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Shepherds in the Zagros Mountains keep going despite the chaos

In the rugged Zagros Mountains, where Iraq meets Iran, life hasn’t changed much for some shepherds. They still climb the same hills their families have used for generations, even as wars rage around them. The mountains have seen decades of conflict—missiles, drones, and fighter jets scream overhead,

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Reductions in Pain Pills After Tiny Spine Surgeries

A new study followed 217 people who had never taken pain pills before and were getting spine surgery between August 2023 and December 2024. The researchers divided the patients into groups based on how the surgery was done: a big open cut, a small tubular approach, or a very tiny endoscopic method.

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

WNBA’s New Deal: Bigger Pay, Fresh Start

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its players’ union have finally reached a tentative agreement after more than a year of talks. The deal, still in principle, will set the stage for the league’s 30th season that kicks off on May 8. Negotiations dragged from March to June, wi

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Senator Warns Intelligence Agencies About Election Threats

The Senate hearing began with a sharp rebuke from Senator Mark Warner, who pointed out that key intelligence bodies had not shared crucial information about foreign risks to the next U. S. congressional elections. Warner, who serves as vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, argued that

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Mar 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Emergency Ready: How to Pack Your Go‑Bag for a Hot, Stormy World

Planning ahead for extreme weather isn’t just smart—it can save lives. Recent climate research shows that the chance of hitting a disaster has doubled since 1960, and U. S. disasters already cost more than \$100 billion in the first half of 2025. As heat waves, floods and wildfires grow more common,

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Managers Who Care: Why Their Skills Keep Nurses and Doctors Happy

The health sector has long seen the idea that good managers make a difference, yet clear evidence linking manager skill to staff happiness and staying power has been spotty. A recent review scoured the research landscape, pulling together 39 studies that look at how a manager’s competence shapes job

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