Back in August, the president ordered thousands of National Guard troops into Washington, D. C. , promising a safer city and better appearances. The idea was to reduce crime while making neighborhoods look nicer. But a recent study shows this plan mostly helped with smaller crimes like car break-ins
Doctors have two ways of chatting with patients: the serious medical stuff and the everyday niceties. Most research focuses entirely on the medical side—the tests, the treatments, the prescriptions. But what about the harmless small talk? That light-hearted banter before getting down to business? A
Researchers looked into whether a simple strength test could predict how likely someone is to catch common infections or even develop sepsis. Instead of just focusing on body weight or fat, they zeroed in on handgrip strength—a quick, easy way to measure muscle power. The idea isn’t that muscle make
The famous Lucchese boot brand has reopened its Santa Fe store after a three-month facelift. This location is one of their oldest and most important shops in the Southwest. Inside, customers now find new tools like a hat steamer for custom fits, an embossing machine, and a private area for designing
The fatal crash of a commercial bus in Virginia left five dead and dozens injured, igniting questions about driver conduct, company policies, and the broader safety standards that still lag behind modern technology. Although investigators are only just starting their inquiry, the incident shines a l
After a day fishing with friends, Koe Wetzel stared at his reflection and felt the weight of years slip away. The moment was a wake‑up call that pushed him to take control of his health. Wetzel says the turning point came about two years ago when he weighed himself for the first time in a long wh
A new executive order has reclassified about 8, 000 civil service roles as political positions, placing many senior officials who manage NIH grant decisions under the White House’s influence. These appointments are crucial because they decide which research projects receive federal funding and ho
A White House source says President Trump may announce a new plan to use the 1950 Defense Production Act for coal. The proposal would channel almost $700 million into upgrading more than a dozen power plants, building a large export terminal on the West Coast, and matching corporate money for new fa
Anchorage has a busy weekend ahead, but many activities are free or low cost. Start the week with Live After Five on F Street; Denali Cooks will play at sunset, and the space feels like a block party. The venue has shifted from Town Square Park to a street corner, giving it a new vibe. On Thursday
Control Resonant arrives on PC with surprisingly low hardware demands, yet it still promises smooth 60 frames per second. The game uses Remedy’s Northlight engine, the same tech behind Alan Wake 2, but it pushes for higher frame rates because of its fast‑paced action. The minimum and recommended
