Retirement isn't the end of earning—it's a chance to redefine work on your terms. Many who leave full-time jobs face an unexpected challenge: empty days with no clear purpose. Yet research shows that those who fill their time with physical or social activities not only feel happier but often live lo
When famous actors talk about serious topics, people often listen. But Josh Duhamel has a different idea. He believes actors should focus on their work instead of sharing political opinions. During a chat with a TV host, he explained why he avoids talking about divisive issues. He argued that Ameri
Utah's usually calm political scene turned messy this week. Two well-known politicians faced trouble, a university changed its plans, and the state’s top court got caught in the middle. The drama started when state leaders looked into claims that a justice on Utah’s highest court had an improper rel
Two spots on Washington state’s Public Disclosure Commission are gathering dust while an important task waits unfinished. This watchdog group makes sure campaign dollars flow through clear pipes—so voters know who is backing each candidate. Yet with filing for the 2026 races opening in just three we
Scientists have developed a faster way to spot dangerous drugs at crime scenes. Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), like meth and ecstasy, are a big problem worldwide. They harm people's health and create safety risks. Finding these drugs in messy samples is tricky. Crime scene samples often contain
St. Louis may be known for its iconic arch and deep-fried foods, but its real claim to fame might be the people who grew up there and went on to leave a mark on the whole country. From scientists to artists, this city has produced individuals who didn’t just blend into the background. Take Chuck Ber
Industrial buildings that once made metal now find new purpose feeding computers instead. In upstate New York, a shuttered aluminum plant along the St. Lawrence River could soon hum with activity again, not for smelting aluminum, but for minting digital coins. The facility has stayed dark since 2014
In 2021, Donald Basile convinced over a hundred people to hand over $16 million for a cryptocurrency called Bitcoin Latinum. He claimed it was "insured" and backed by real assets, making it a safe investment. The catch? No insurance actually existed. The SEC now says Basile lied about the token’s sa
A court just gave the go-ahead for a $400 million ballroom to rise where part of the White House once stood. But this isn’t the final word—just a pause in a legal fight. On Friday night, a federal appeals court put a lower judge’s order on hold, letting construction continue until June. That’s when
Columbia Public Schools has tapped Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville to lead a new role focused on students who need learning options outside traditional classrooms. Neville steps into the executive director of alternative education position after nearly a decade as Douglass High’s top ad
