Utah’s political scene is getting a shake-up this year, and the changes could surprise even seasoned voters. A recent push to modernize the state’s nomination system has opened doors for more candidates to compete in primaries. But with so few people showing up to traditional caucuses, the process s
Two decades of medical publishing wrapped up last year with a look back at 2025’s standout research. Instead of just celebrating every single contributor, the latest roundup spotlights themes that popped up again and again—clinical care, communication tricks, hospital flow hacks, and kids’ medicine
Iraq’s main Shiite alliance has picked Ali al-Zaidi to lead the next government. This group, known as the Coordination Framework, made the announcement on Monday. Zaidi hasn’t started his job yet, but U. S. President Donald Trump already sent him a public welcome message. He praised Zaidi’s nominati
Outside FIFA’s meeting in Vancouver, a small but determined group of Iranians made their voices heard. They argue the country’s soccer squad doesn’t belong at the World Cup—not because the players lack skill, but because they see the team as a tool of a government many Iranians reject. Protesters wa
Jack Lowden, known for his roles as spies and warriors, now steps into the world of modern politics in a short film that turns satire into social commentary. The piece follows Gavin Lyle, a middle‑England family man who has built his fortune in private care homes and now seeks public office. Lyle is
The latest episode of the show takes a familiar gag: a superfast hero speeds through crowds and explodes them. This twist feels like a throwback, but the repetition makes it feel more like filler than clever satire. In this episode, a villain forces famous actors to become obstacles for a running he
J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in genetics and business, passed away at 79 in San Diego after battling cancer complications. His institute, named after him, confirmed the death and noted his recent hospitalization for side effects of treatment. In the early 1990s, Venter challenged a massive $3 billion
In March, the investment firm Volta Finance reported a net loss of 2. 4 %. The decline was steeper than the average for U. S. high‑yield bonds, which fell 1. 2 %, and similar to Euro high‑yield bonds at 2. 7 %. A contrasting picture emerged in leveraged loan indices, where the U. S. market gained 0.
Art Schlichter spent decades in the spotlight, but not for his football skills. Instead, his name kept popping up tied to scandals, fraud, and legal trouble. The reason? A gambling habit that started in his teens and ruined his career. He was once a top college quarterback, even leading Ohio State’s
For years, the main concern about Anchorage’s power supply has been whether natural gas will run out. But there’s a quieter issue making bills rise: people are using less electricity. Over the past 15 years, power use in Chugach Electric’s territory has dropped by about 1% each year. In 2025, it fel
