Philly just got a new sports team, and it’s led by a woman who’s turned her lifelong love of martial arts into a business venture. She grew up practicing tae‑kwon‑do and watching classic jiu‑jitsu matches, so when the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) opened spots for new teams, she saw a chan
Kristy Ellmer, a consultant from New Hampshire, was in Dubai for a mix of work and leisure when sudden explosions shook the city. Her husband, Matt Carwell, and she were on a beach break when they first felt the shudder of an attack. The air crackled with distant blasts, and white smoke rose above t
The debate about universal health care often starts with the claim that people’s own choices cause their illnesses, so they should not receive free treatment. That argument is simple but misses the bigger picture. Countries that offer health care to everyone, even if it means waiting for non‑urgent
Amazon has announced a purchase of the George Washington University campus in Virginia, paying $427 million for the site. The deal gives Amazon the right to build a data‑center or IT facility in Ashburn, Virginia. The university can keep its programs running there for up to five years before the cam
The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals is now accepting entries for its yearly C. R. Meyers Scholarship, which hands out a $1, 000 grant to students studying environmental science or education. The group works statewide to train and lead people who manage solid wast
President Trump presented the highest military honor to three former soldiers at the White House, highlighting past bravery while he spoke about current foreign policy. The ceremony included families of the recipients and a former partner who had been saved by one of them. The first award went to r
The court decided to call a mistrial after the jury could not agree on a verdict. A judge told the panel that they were dead‑locked, so the case would be reopened. The incident happened in 2006 when Rashaun Jones was accused of shooting his teammate, Bryan Pata, outside Pata’s apartment. Pa
Savannah Guthrie and her sister Annie walked hand in hand toward their mother Nancy’s house near Tucson, marking the first time they had seen the place since she vanished a month ago. The siblings carried bright yellow flowers and hugged each other, showing the deep emotion of the moment. At the fr
The Trump team has decided to abandon its long‑running court challenges against four major law firms that have close ties to Democrats. Earlier, the administration tried to bar these firms from accessing federal buildings, classified data, and meetings with government agencies as a form of retaliati
Arri, a long‑time name in movie cameras and lights, has joined forces with Honor, the phone maker behind the soon‑to‑arrive Robot Phone. The deal lets Arri’s image science work inside Honor devices, giving mobile users a taste of cinema‑grade picture quality. The partnership shows how film technolo
