A 78‑year‑old media pioneer was sentenced to twenty years in prison, a punishment that many see as a warning against free speech. The judge’s decision came after the authorities barred him from choosing his own legal team and denied a jury, turning what could have been a fair hearing into a pre‑plan
The monks arrive in Washington early this morning after a long walk that began in Fort Worth, Texas. They left Alexandria just before 9:30 a. m. and will join a public gathering at Bender Arena. After spending three days in the capital, they plan to return home by bus on their way back to Texas.
The study checked a short tool that measures how much people admire celebrities. It tested this tool on 367 college students, most of whom were women, in the United States. Researchers also asked about how much worry people feel for others, their levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, and whethe
On February 10, a number of well‑known actors and musicians celebrate their birthdays. Among the most notable is actress Laura Dern, who turns 59 this year. A lesser‑known fact about her is that she once directed a segment of the TV movie “Call Me Crazy: A Five Film. ” Also turning 52 is Eliza
Coffee and tea may help keep the mind sharp as we grow older. A recent research paper published in a major medical journal examined how regular consumption of these drinks affects brain health. The study followed almost 132, 000 people for an average of 37 years, tracking their coffee or tea h
A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease. The research followed 35 adults with the condition, all of whom were overweight or obese. Twenty participants switched to a schedule that allowed them to eat betwee
Families in Connecticut face sky‑high prices for housing, food, medicine and power. Meanwhile the state’s leaders seem more interested in protecting their own positions than fixing these problems. A Democratic congressman, Hakeem Jeffries, is visiting the state to host a fundraiser that costs $5,
Millions sleep with a silent problem that steals oxygen and makes the heart work harder. The airways close for short bursts, so people wake many times without realizing it. If left unchecked, this can lead to memory lapses, mood swings and serious heart or brain damage. Doctors normally start treat
The PRICA‑POWFRAIL study is a randomised test that looks at whether teaching older people about healthy habits and giving them custom exercise plans can keep them independent. The researchers think that many seniors who are “pre‑frail” or frail are at risk of losing their ability to do everyday task
Warm baths or a cozy sauna can do more than just relax tired muscles. They also help blood move faster, sweat out small toxins, and calm the nervous system that often feels over‑worked during cold days. When stress slows down our body’s defenses, a quick dip in hot water can bring it back to balance
