Researchers examined how adding organic material changes the tiny life in two different soils. The study focused on microbes that help break down nutrients and keep the climate stable. Scientists wanted to know if these tiny organisms would react in the same way when the soils receive the same organ
The city of Medina plans to open up a 410‑East Smith Road lot for public bids, according to the finance committee. The property was bought in 2012 and has been used mainly for storing city sanitation supplies, though a fire once damaged some buildings. The site sits behind the Sweets and Geeks shop
When people try to shed pounds, a new idea catches attention: chill cooked starches before eating them. The concept is based on the science of two kinds of starch found in foods like rice, pasta and potatoes. One type, amylose, is hard for the body to break down quickly; the other, amylopectin, diss
The Titans’ new head coach decided to shake up his roster by trading the Jets’ edge rusher Jermaine Johnson for their own nose tackle, T’Vondre Sweat. This move brings Johnson back into a familiar coaching environment, as he had previously played under the Titans’ former coach. Johnson’s 2023 seas
Jean Franklin saved a lot of money before she became a mom. She and her husband, Charles—who calls himself Chaz—were ready to live comfortably in their house near Sacramento. But a health scare changed everything. In May, Jean felt shaky and went to the hospital after her speech got slurred. She lo
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on St. Kitts and Nevis early Wednesday, aiming to showcase the United States’ commitment to the Western Hemisphere. The visit follows a recent U. S. military action that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power, signaling a shift in regional prior
In 1982, a film hit the big screen that many people still talk about because it is so oddly entertaining. The movie came out the same day as a famous alien story, but it did not do well at first. Audiences later saw that the film was a fun, silly adventure that people could enjoy for its humor and s
The island nation has declared it will protect itself from any hostile acts that aim to shake its independence. Cuban leader Miguel Diaz‑Canel took to social media to stress that the country will not back down if it faces “terrorist or mercenary” attacks. This statement followed a recent incident wh
A Maryland attorney has been found guilty of a wide range of fraud that could land him in prison for almost four decades. The federal jury in Greenbelt rejected his claims and said he hid millions of dollars earned from poker, failed to pay taxes for several years, and lied to mortgage lenders ab
Sprouts Farmers Market is opening new stores in Florida, with locations announced for Daytona Beach and Clermont. The chain plans to launch a third outlet in Naples next month, followed by openings in Lecanto and Lake Nona. A future store is slated for New Smyrna Beach, expected to start in 20
