The Dallas Arboretum’s children’s adventure garden usually buzzes with curious voices, but this morning the excitement doubled as students from 12 schools rushed through its maze. They examined plant roots, tested tiny wind turbines, and moved from one interactive station to the next while learning
Vitamin C is key for a strong immune system and most adults need about 90 to 120 milligrams each day. While oranges and bell peppers are the usual go‑to foods, some herbs and spices can add a small boost. The amount of vitamin C in these seasonings is usually lower than in larger fruit or vege
"Scientists and dreamers have long imagined space as a place of terror or wonder. In this new film, the sky is painted with both mystery and promise. The story flips a common theme: Earth is not doomed by human error but by an alien creature that eats stars. This twist shifts the blame away from our
The Southernmost tip of our planet is getting a new job: listening to earthquakes. Scientists have set up very sensitive devices called seismometers at the South Pole, a place where noise from cities and weather is almost non‑existent. The first of these was installed by the US Geological Survey in
In a recent wave of state support, several small towns in the Adirondacks received grants that could reshape local life. The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Smart Growth program awarded $3. 2 million to 26 projects, with about a dozen benefiting towns such as Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Pa
The New York Times has teamed up with Serial Productions to launch a new five‑episode true‑crime podcast called “The Idiot. ” The series follows the life of Allen, a relative of opinion columnist M. Gessen, whose shocking conviction for attempting to hire a hitman against his former wife sets the pl
"After last summer’s spike in violent incidents, Deep Ellum’s nonprofit group has drafted a fresh safety strategy that asks Dallas officials to rethink how night‑life venues are regulated. The plan pushes for a special permit that would hold regular late‑night clubs to stricter safety rules, hoping
The show is a fresh look at life in Ukraine, far from the usual war news. It follows Igor, who comes back from years of military work to find his brother Anton killed. Instead of a slow, dark thriller, the series mixes police work with street crime in a way that feels almost like a buddy movie. I
A family in North Carolina ran a Medicaid fraud that stole more than $12 million from the public. The scheme involved a drug‑treatment center called Life Touch LLC, owned by Brandon Sims. Sims’ mother and sister helped run the business, making it a “family affair. ” From 2018 to 2023, the c
Spring can flip from sunny to stormy in minutes, so having a light, handy jacket is smart. REI’s current sale offers windbreakers from brands like Patagonia and Cotopaxi for as low as $20, cutting prices up to 65 percent. The promotion mixes lightweight shells, packable running jackets and versatile
