Parents sign their kids up for school sports so they learn teamwork, make friends, and stay healthy. But a new proposal in Colorado could change that – and not for the better. Initiative 109 says schools must split sports teams by the sex listed on a student's birth certificate. Supporters say it’s
Heavy rains and high tides are putting six Massachusetts counties on alert through early Sunday. Areas near the shore could see water levels rise half a foot higher than usual, enough to flood roads and low-lying homes. Authorities warn against driving through flooded streets, where as little as a f
Dating apps have a big problem with bots posing as real people. Now Tinder is trying something new to fix that. Instead of just trusting users to say they're real, it wants proof. Eye scans can show someone is human, not software. Other companies are also fighting fake accounts this way. Over $300 m
In the northwest corner of Oakland County, a historic dam built in 1840 is at the center of growing worries. The Stiff’s Mill Pond, located near a 1901 home owned by Gary Helton and Tina Hembree, has risen after heavy rain this month. The couple’s property sits on a hill close to the dam, which is o
Grand Rapids is planning to raise up to $35 million through bonds for a new fire training facility. The city’s commission recently approved a notice that starts a 45‑day period where residents can petition for a public vote on the bond. If no one challenges it, the commission will need to pass a fin
A 2‑year‑old wolf named Neukgu slipped out of his cage at the O‑World zoo in Daejeon on April 8. The escape set off a nine‑day chase that captured the attention of all South Koreans. People followed updates online, wondering if the wolf could survive in the wild or if hunters would capture him too.
Detecting harmful bacteria in food isn't as fast or easy as it should be. Most tests take too long, need too many steps, and don’t always catch the problem. That’s why a new method aims to change the game. Instead of relying on old-school lab work, this approach combines three tools: a quick DNA cop
A sudden alert went out late Thursday night for Tompkins County, warning that Cayuga Lake’s water level had climbed enough to spill onto nearby paths and roads. The rise was enough to flood areas that usually stay dry, though experts say this kind of event is minor and short-lived. Still, the notice
A small city in northern Michigan watches its river closely as water inches toward the top of a century-old dam. Cheboygan sits just a mile from an earth-and-timber structure built in 1922 to power an old timber town and now supporting tourism. Right now, the Cheboygan River stands only about half a
A wide range of cough drops sold under different brand names has been suddenly pulled from shelves after health officials found problems at a factory in China. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration spotted issues during a routine inspection back in August 2025, but hasn’t explained exactly what wen
