The day starts with sunshine for most of the Washington area, but clouds begin to gather as a cold front rolls in on Sunday afternoon. Even though there isn’t much moisture, the front can still bring some showers and occasional thunderstorms later in the day. The storms won’t be severe, but they cou
This story looks at the real reasons some young women in Nigeria put off using birth control. Most are between 15 and 24 — an age when surprises, either wanted or unwanted, can change entire futures. Scientists wanted to know what pushes these decisions. At first glance, money and location pop up. B
Western Montana’s Republican voters now have a tough choice to make in June. After Congressman Ryan Zinke announced a surprise retirement, a pack of candidates rushed to claim his spot in the House. The district covers 16 counties, stretching from the Idaho border to the Canadian line. What started
Kids in kindergarten and first grade often struggle to stay focused. Their attention jumps around even when the work stays the same. Most tests for focus only look at how many answers are right or how long it takes on average. But what if the real story is in the ups and downs of their response time
Steve Kerr has signed a two‑year contract to stay on as the Golden State Warriors’ head coach, making him the highest‑paid NBA coach for the next season. The agreement came after a series of talks with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy, who focused on the team’s strategy and long‑term vision rath
Kansas stands out in American politics for a surprising reason: nearly one-third of its state legislative races in 2024 had no competition at all. That means 57 winners took office without facing a single opponent, locking in their positions before any votes were cast. The pattern isn’t random—two-t
For twenty years straight, a quiet art contest in Cape Coral has been quietly shaping how kids see Florida’s wild side. Over 6, 400 children have drawn everything from gopher tortoises to manatees, turning classroom lessons about saving species into colorful posters and paintings. The contest starte
The golf world is watching closely as LIV Golf faces a major shift in 2026, when Saudi Arabia’s funding ends. Players caught between two tours now have questions about their future. Rory McIlroy, a top golfer himself, recently shared his take on whether LIV stars could return to the PGA Tour. He cal
Arisa Health, the organization that runs community mental health centers across 41 Arkansas counties, decided not to bid for a new state contract when its current agreement ends. The choice comes after the agency has faced rising costs and shrinking public money for more than five decades. The cent
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
