Anchorage says it wants small businesses, yet the city’s permitting system often feels like a hurdle for anyone with a modest idea. A recent story illustrates how a simple bathroom upgrade—just adding a shower—turned into a multi‑year, multi‑thousand‑dollar ordeal. The process demanded architects, e
Gina Carano says she once weighed more than 240 pounds and was nearly unable to walk. The years after her last fight were hard on both mind and body, but she has pushed herself back into shape for a new bout. The upcoming match takes place in California, where she will face former champion Ronda
Josh Smith’s season took a sharp turn when the Texas Rangers learned he was hospitalized with viral meningitis. The diagnosis came on Friday, and doctors expect him to stay in the hospital for one to two weeks before he can even think about returning to baseball. He had already been dealing with
The African Union’s health agency announced that the Ebola virus has spread across Ituri, a province in eastern Congo. Ninety‑plus deaths have been reported, though only four were confirmed by lab tests. Of the 246 suspected cases, thirteen have now been verified as true infections. The outbreak
Indigenous peoples in Canada—First Nations, Inuit and Métis—have long used their own ways to care for pregnancy and childbirth. These methods keep families healthy and communities strong. In the past, Indigenous midwives were the main health workers for women. Colonial rule changed that picture. Th
The former Manchester United defender is famous for winning eight league titles, three FA Cups and two Champions League trophies while earning 85 caps for England. After hanging up his boots, he turned into a well‑known public voice in Manchester and beyond. He has talked about politics before
A woman once married to a wealthy NBA player is now asking a court for temporary money support while their divorce moves forward. She says she gave up her own career to take care of the family and now has no income. Her filing claims her ex still pays all the bills and she needs help covering her li
Fifty-three-year-old Jim Anders used to think exhaustion was just part of getting older. At nearly 300 pounds, his daily routine involved going to work, coming home to eat, and then watching TV for hours. He had a gym membership he never used. His idea of exercise was walking from the couch to the f
Motorsport isn’t just about speed on the track anymore. It’s spilling into everyday life, especially when drivers mix their racing careers with creative projects. One standout example is Enchanté, a brand born from Formula 1 but now pushing into the broader racing world. Their latest twist? A collab
Two massive crypto thefts in April proved that hackers now use artificial intelligence to pick targets and design attacks. The $600 million stolen in weeks wasn’t just another case of lost funds—it showed how AI is making cybercrime cheaper and easier. Unlike past hackers who needed deep technical s
