A short Netflix documentary series is diving back into one of America’s most talked-about legal cases. The new episode, part of the "Instadocs" lineup, revisits the Alex Murdaugh story just as it’s taken another dramatic turn. In 2023, Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife and son and sent
A 24-year-old model and social media star is flipping the script on how young women can spend their time. Olivia Ponton, known for her fashion and beauty content, has rebranded her book podcast to highlight that being interested in books doesn’t mean giving up other passions. Her show, now called “B
Hospitals push patients to start moving soon after surgery because it helps recovery. But many with oral cancer still don’t follow this advice. Early movement can lower infection risks, speed up healing, and improve mood. Still, patients often resist even simple exercises like walking or stretching.
The world was stunned when a beloved actor fell from a horse in 1995 and became paralyzed. He had just finished playing a man who was also paralyzed in an HBO film that aired earlier that year. The film’s title, Above Suspicion, seemed to predict the tragedy that would soon follow. Only a few days
In a move that surprised many, the state’s top leader rejected a bill designed to give public workers a modest pension. The law would have helped teachers, police officers and firefighters earn a steady income after retirement, matching what the rest of the country offers. Instead, the governor turn
The Blades are staring at a shaky back line as summer opens. Only two senior centre‑backs exist, and neither has proven themselves long enough for fans’ trust. The season ended in 13th place, a result that shows the defence needs urgent help if promotion is the goal. Mark McGuinness, signed
High blood pressure is a silent threat that can lead to serious health problems. Scientists have long known that the places we live affect our health, yet most tools to predict hypertension ignore this. A new study tackles that gap by adding location data into prediction models. The researche
A small idea at a pumpkin patch turned into a traveling petting zoo that now visits schools, parties and community events across East Contra Costa County and beyond. Robert and Katy Kerling started the venture after a neighbor asked them to run a petting zoo at a local pumpkin patch in 2023. Their o
The study followed two large groups of people who were 45 years old or older, looking at how having anemia early on might lead to sarcopenia later. One group came from China and the other from England, giving a wide view of different lifestyles and health backgrounds. Researchers checked who did not
The United States spends a huge portion of the money that fuels new medicines, from cancer drugs to treatments for rare diseases. Because American companies invest most of the research and development money, they earn a lot of the profits that cover these costs. European governments often negotia
