Anchorage is hitting its half-century mark, and like any 50-year-old, it's at a crossroads. It's not old yet, but it's no longer young either. The city still has plenty of energy and potential, but it's also dealing with growing pains. Like a teenager, Anchorage is awkward, figuring out who it wants
A Nebraska softball team prepared for a tough match against Penn State last weekend, only for the game to be called off due to sudden weather changes. The decision wasn’t made quietly—players and coaches had to adjust quickly as dark clouds rolled in, forcing organizers to postpone the event without
The body has a clever trick to stay warm in cold weather: it burns fat to generate heat. This process, called adaptive thermogenesis, acts like a built-in heater but also helps fight obesity. Scientists recently discovered a protein called Feimin that plays a key role in turning on this fat-burning
Temperatures this weekend will swing between hot days inland and chilly coastal breezes, making for a mixed bag of weather across Oregon. While cities like Salem brace for a sudden temperature spike to 87 degrees Sunday, the coast stays cooler, with Seaside hitting just 62 on Saturday. The differenc
Russell Wilson might soon hang up his cleats for a microphone. The 37-year-old former NFL quarterback is close to signing with CBS Sports to join their NFL broadcast team. After a rough few years in Denver—where he won just 11 games in two seasons—Wilson’s playing days seem behind him. The Broncos m
A plane dragged a protest banner over Fenway Park last Friday while players warmed up below. The banner asked fans to push for the manager’s removal and for the team to be sold. The stunt happened just days after the club fired its skipper and most coaches following a rough start to the season. Whil
Kathy Hilton, best known for her reality TV life, recently shared a cautionary tale about trusting the wrong online advice. She tried a viral Jell-O diet, convinced by AI-generated videos featuring celebrities she trusted. Hilton wasn't alone in her mistake—scammers used digital impersonations of Op
Recent research has revealed that zooming in on the climate picture can change how we see future rainstorms. Scientists compared a global model, which looks at the whole planet in broad strokes, with a regional model that focuses on Southeast Asia’s islands and surrounding seas. The regional v
The market has been nervous about artificial intelligence, but new evidence shows it’s actually boosting job growth and demand for software. A study by Apollo Global Management highlights a steep rise in new businesses that use AI, especially in areas where the technology is most adopted. This trend
Caris LeVert grew up in Pickerington, Ohio, a town known for its tough basketball players. He started playing in high school and led his team to a state title, showing early talent that caught college scouts’ attention. After high school he chose the University of Michigan, where he became a key
