Two states are testing a fresh approach to reduce corporate and hidden money in politics. Hawaii’s legislature just passed a bill that would stop corporations from spending on elections by legally redefining what a corporation can do. At the same time, volunteers in Montana are pushing a ballot meas
A new care home in Topeka is trying to do things differently for older adults. Called Bea’s Place, it’s a cozy eight-bed home in North Topeka where residents get personalized care without the feel of a hospital. The idea came from the owner’s grandmother, who inspired a place where families could fe
Back in 1942, Congress last officially declared war. Since then, presidents have sent troops overseas over 100 times without that same approval. The Constitution says Congress should handle war declarations, but presidents argue they can act fast when they see a threat. A 1973 law tried to fix this
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will head a delegation to South Korea for trade talks with U. S. counterparts on May 12‑13, the Ministry of Commerce announced. The meetings aim to build on agreements made in earlier talks and a 2023 summit in Busan, where leaders of both countries discussed key ec
Alberto Crane, now 49, once worked at a café in Santa Fe where he met Amal Easton. The friendship sparked an interest in Brazilian jiu‑jitsu that would change his life forever. Instead of staying in the restaurant, he saved enough money to fly to Rio de Janeiro at 19. There he immersed himself in th
Brain health isn’t about one magic trick—it’s more like keeping a garden alive. Sleeping well, eating real food, staying connected with people, reducing stress, and having goals all matter more than anyone wants to admit. Scientists once called these the “five pillars, ” but really they’re just comm
The U. S. government recently uploaded a collection of files about unidentified flying objects to its public website. These documents include blurry footage, internal reports, and statements from pilots and astronauts. One notable mention comes from an Apollo 11 astronaut who spotted an unusual ligh
The idea that people’s traditions and the animals and plants around them are linked has been clear for a long time, yet planners rarely use this link in concrete ways. A new study tries to fix that by creating a practical map of “biocultural diversity” – a mix of biological variety, habitat health,
Diplomatic efforts to freeze the Iran war are shifting from ambitious peace deals to short-term fixes. Right now, the focus is on a temporary truce that would pause fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz while deeper talks continue. The plan has three rough steps: ending the war officially, solvin
The 80‑year‑old former president is starting to show signs that could be linked to cognitive decline, yet the press rarely asks about it. The White House reporters, who normally get close to the President, stay silent on his visible health problems. Even though he can’t speak without a microphone, n
