This week could set the tone for the economy. After last month’s sudden drop of 92, 000 jobs, investors are watching closely to see if the labor market is bouncing back or slipping further. Friday’s big jobs report will reveal how many new jobs were added in April, along with wage growth and unemplo
Scientists know that predicting when rivers will swell dangerously helps towns, farmers and water managers prepare. Yet the usual methods often guess too high or too low because rivers don’t always follow simple rules. One tool, called SWAT, mimics the land and water cycles to estimate how much wate
Denver’s plan for a major sports and entertainment district near Burnham Yard keeps sparking strong reactions. While the Denver Broncos push for a modern complex with stadiums, shops, and green spaces, the area’s history raises tough questions. Long before parking lots and tailgate parks, Indigenous
A 140-year-old church near Chicago’s United Center is fighting to stay alive as the area around it transforms. Greater Union Baptist Church, with its striking red brick walls and intricate wooden ceiling, has been closed since 2022 because of a broken heating system and an unpaid $14, 000 gas bill.
Old Bluetooth speakers or smart devices often get tossed aside when upgrades arrive. But many people overlook the hidden value in these gadgets. Instead of buying new, you can repurpose what you already own with just a few simple steps. Even basic speakers can do more than just play music—if you kno
Downtown Roanoke’s nightlife scene has faced fresh scrutiny after police reports tied a popular club to rising crime rates. Authorities acknowledge the venue as a recurring location in local public safety logs, though they haven’t labeled it a primary crime hotspot. The club, known for its high-ener
A federal judge in California has faced growing criticism after dismissing multiple cases involving immigration and protest-related incidents. The latest controversy surrounds Carlitos Ricardo Parias, an undocumented immigrant accused of ramming his car into ICE agents during a 2023 arrest in Los An
Barley doesn’t always wait to be harvested. Sometimes, rain before cutting triggers premature sprouting in the field, turning starch into sugar and ruining quality. Scientists have now found small genetic differences that help some barley plants resist this problem, called preharvest sprouting. Inst
The Red Sox just handed Chad Tracy a messy middle-of-the-season manager job. After Alex Cora got fired, Tracy stepped in with only six games to prove himself—hardly enough time to fix a roster that even more experienced coaches struggled with. Instead of giving him the full season to show what he ca
Sam Lemieux isn't just another high school athlete. She's a powerhouse on the softball field, making waves as both a pitcher and hitter for the Coopersville Broncos in the 2026 season. With a batting average of . 614, she’s not just contributing to her team—she’s leading it. The senior slugger didn
