People living in areas that stay poor for years see more cancer deaths. Researchers looked at electronic health records to find out why. They focused on people who survived cancer and still live in these tough neighborhoods. The study found that the same social problems—like not enough good f
A new day means another round of word puzzles, this time with a sports twist. The latest challenge throws players into four different categories, each hiding a sneaky connection. Some groups rely on familiar phrases, while others twist common words into unexpected meanings. The game tests more than
Many parents trust test scores more than their own kids’ struggles. But scores can hide big gaps. For example, a Texas mom saw her children ace standardized tests every year. Yet her second grader didn’t know what spelling was. Her first grader couldn’t handle simple addition. Their school focused s
After someone with Bipolar II disorder is hospitalized for the first time, their risk of attempting suicide doesn’t disappear—it actually spikes. New research shows that the months right after discharge are some of the most dangerous periods for these patients. Scientists tracked a group of Bipolar
A recent comparison of state tax rates and happiness scores shows that the answer is not as simple as “pay less, feel better. ” Researchers used a method that adds up property, income and sales taxes as a share of the average person’s earnings to rank states by tax burden. The state with the lowest
April brings the first real gardening rush in New England. While most people focus on flowers, this month is actually prime time for getting edible plants into the ground. Early crops like peas and spinach don’t mind cool soil and can handle light frosts. Planting them now means fresh greens before
DC enjoys a mild weekend, with Saturday highs staying comfortably in the mid‑to‑upper 60s and Sunday seeing a quick rise into the 70s. After a weak front brought cooler, drier air, the region will stay dry for several more days. This lack of rain keeps fire danger high as low humidity and sunny ski
A new Mexican grill will soon open its second branch on 495 Riverside Ave. in Medford’s Wellington area, taking over a former Smashburger site that shut down last January after more than ten years. The owners, led by Marycela Rodenzo, have secured a Common Victualler License from the city council, w
Brazil’s finance chief shared that the country and the United States have started a new partnership to fight organized crime that moves weapons and drugs across borders. The effort connects Brazil’s tax authority with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. They call the program Projec
"Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has issued a fresh charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The update arrives after a federal judge halted his earlier version, citing that many panel members seemed unqualified. The new charter broadens eligibility for committee s
