The state’s mental‑health diversion plan, created in 2018 to keep people with serious illnesses out of jail, is under fire from prosecutors who say it lets dangerous offenders slip through the cracks. A high‑profile case that fuels this debate involved a man who was allowed to live in an LA shelt
The risk of cancer spreading into the seminal vesicles can be spotted before a radical prostatectomy by looking at several warning signs. One major factor is the cancer’s size; tumors that are larger tend to reach nearby tissues more easily. When the tumor’s edge touches or goes beyond the prostate
A group of about thirty boats is preparing to leave Barcelona on Sunday, carrying medical supplies and other help for people in Gaza. The plan is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which hopes to open a path through Israel’s blockade. Last year the same organization sent around forty ships, but Isra
In a new study, researchers compared how family life differs across the country. They looked at marriage numbers, family stability and how many babies are born in each state. The results show that states with more married couples tend to have better schools, lower crime and stronger economies. Stat
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who had ruled Hungary for 16 years, lost his seat after a surprise victory by the pro‑European Union party led by Peter Magyar. The result came as many Hungarians voted in record numbers for change, preferring a centre‑right group that supports EU membership. Orban ha
Nebraska’s District 5, covering parts of southern Lincoln and rural Southeast Nebraska, will have a new board member this year. The current seat holder, Kirk Penner, has chosen not to run again, opening the field for fresh voices. The candidates bring diverse backgrounds. One contender is 59 years
The new education secretary, who once ran a family business in professional wrestling, is set to speak at Yale this Thursday. The event, hosted by a conservative think‑tank that often invites speakers to Ivy League campuses, promises a “roadmap” for changing how schools are run. Critics say the plan
The first Monday of April in Geneseo feels like a clear, chilly morning. A visitor steps into Sweet Arts Bakery, removes thick gloves, and chats with the baker about a forecast that promises snow for the next day. The idea sparks: even though the sky is gray, a high school field might soon host a ga
Patrick Bernadeau, a sports writer who has lived in Port St. Lucie longer than anyone else on the Treasure Coast, returned home in 2024 after a seven‑year stint elsewhere. He left in 2017 to chase new opportunities across the country, but family ties pulled him back. His parents are aging, and he wa
Stefan Vaaks, a 6‑foot‑7 Estonian guard who surprised many as a freshman at Providence, has committed to play for Illinois, according to his agents. He arrived in the Big Ten as a top‑10 transfer on ESPN’s list, bringing a rare blend of height and ball‑handling. During his single season with t
