Ned Rozell, who spent three decades writing about Alaska’s science for the university’s forum, rode a 515‑mile bike trip from Fairbanks to Unalakleet before he retired. During the ride, he was honored with three awards: the Edith Bullock Prize from the University of Alaska Foundation, the Roger Smit
The conversation around chocolate has shifted from sweet indulgence to a potential health ally, especially when it comes to heart wellness. Dark chocolate stands out because it contains the highest amount of cocoa, which brings a rich supply of flavanols and polyphenols—natural compounds that may in
President Trump is planning a trip to China next week. The journey might change the fortunes of several well‑known companies, even though no official list of participants has been released. Reports suggest that executives from a handful of firms could be invited, giving investors clues about which s
A new study looked at how a mobile health program can change the way people with high blood pressure take care of themselves. The research followed a group of patients over time to see if learning through their phones made a real difference in heart‑healthy numbers. The team focused on two key me
The former head of the CDC, Dr. Robert Redfield, appeared on a TV program to discuss a recent outbreak of the Andes hantavirus aboard a cruise ship. He explained that, although he is not part of the current decision‑making team, health officials appear to understand what is happening. Redfield hi
The Baltimore team may soon revisit the chaotic negotiations that surrounded former MVP Lamar Jackson last year. The 2023 talks ended with him securing the biggest salary ever in the league, but only after he pushed for a trade and owners agreed to keep him in Baltimore. Recent conversations with to
A single day at the Consensus Miami event pushed Anthony Pompliano to claim that most of the crypto world is dead and will not revive. He argued that unlike traditional businesses, blockchains rarely shut down; instead, a handful of people keep “ghost chains” alive while many coins become “zombie to
Highlands High School’s assistant principal, Kaitlyn Selfridge, stepped down in April after a year of growing frustration. She wrote that the district’s leadership had turned her job into a hostile environment, citing repeated principal changes and what she described as demeaning remarks about appea
A high‑level leader has called for a brief three‑day halt in the fighting that has raged between Russia and Ukraine. The proposed pause is set to run from May 9th to May 11th, during which all weapons would be stopped. Each side agrees to exchange about a thousand prisoners during this interva
Analysts are turning their attention to two tech companies, offering new ratings and price goals. One company is Mitek Systems, a provider of mobile identity verification technology. The other is TTEC Holdings, which offers customer experience solutions. Mitek’s shares ended last Friday at $15
