The weekend at Jazz Fest is buzzing with energy that feels almost electric. Every day, a new live broadcast captures the buzz from the festival grounds at 7 a. m. and again at 3 p. m. , giving viewers a taste of the music, people, and flavors that draw more than half a million visitors each year. Th
Audrey Beth Davis, who helped promote many beloved TV shows, passed away at 82. She spent her life working in public relations for television. Her career began after high school, when she joined a production company that ran the popular game show “The Match Game. ” Later, she moved into PR.
A recent study shows that data centers across the United States are not just busy with computers; they also generate a hefty environmental toll. The research, carried out by an economist at Carnegie Mellon, looked at almost 2, 800 data centers in operation in 2025. Using public information fro
Vermont teachers and students joined forces to celebrate Earth Day by writing essays, poems, and short stories about the state’s natural beauty. The contest ran from February to mid‑April and welcomed fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from towns like Bennington, Burlington, and Windsor. More than
Countries are pushing to make forced marriage a clear crime under international law. This move follows years of court rulings that already called it a crime against humanity. Judges in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and the International Criminal Court have all ruled on cases where people were forced into
In a small town near Alice Springs, tensions flared when police detained a man believed to have taken the life of a five‑year‑old Indigenous girl. The arrest sparked a furious response from about 400 local residents, many of whom gathered at the hospital where the suspect was held after being knocke
Harry Keyishian was a Shakespeare teacher who, in the early 1960s, turned into a symbol of free speech on campus. He refused to sign New York’s loyalty oath in 1961, a rule that forced teachers to swear they were not involved with the Communist Party or any other “subversive” group. Because of this
On May 13, at 6:30 p. m. , the Middleborough Public Library will host an open discussion where locals can learn how research shapes the area’s natural environment. Three guest speakers will break down important topics like pollinators, salt marshes, and natural pest control. Instead of diving straig
In 2026, dozens of top scientists received an unexpected message ending their roles on a key government board. The emails came without warning, saying their jobs were over immediately. Many had been picked for these positions years earlier. They were about to start work on a major report about Ameri
Last year, Chicago saw a sharp rise in federal immigration raids under a program called Operation Midway Blitz. The surge led to thousands of arrests and clashes between agents and locals. But this wasn’t just about immigration—it was about how agents did their jobs. A state commission, set up by Il
