Doctors have been debating for over 25 years whether strapping injured spines in place actually helps patients or just adds unnecessary risk. New guidelines keep showing the same thing: forcing people to stay still with their necks locked in hard collars often does more damage than leaving them alon
Ohio regulators hit Kalshi, a popular online prediction market, with a $5 million fine for running sports bets without a proper license. The state’s gambling watchdog announced the penalty in mid-April, calling out the company for ignoring rules that took effect in early 2023. Since then, Ohio has r
Presidents now have powers that look more like royal privileges than democratic tools. Two key abilities stand out: they can pardon anyone without limits, and recent court rulings say they can’t be prosecuted for official actions. These powers weren’t always this broad. The pardon tool was meant for
Ryan Gebhardt, a senior at Sterling High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for March. While many students juggle classes and after-school activities, Ryan stands out for blending real-world learning with academic goals. Instead of just reading about business, he took the leap into
Zambia recently chose to pause fuel taxes for three months to protect drivers from rising oil prices caused by regional conflicts. The move will cost the government around $100 million in lost revenue, adding pressure to an already tight budget. Finance officials admit the decision leaves fewer fund
Experts say the Great Lakes piping plover—those tiny, sand-colored shorebirds—are making a slow but steady recovery after nearly disappearing decades ago. But their comeback story depends on people following simple but strict rules. When walking Michigan beaches this season, hikers need to watch fo
Last week in Southern Minnesota, storms caused real damage—trees were uprooted and roads became hazardous. While many people received urgent alerts on their phones, some missed them entirely. This happens not because cell towers fail, but because phones sometimes have important warning settings turn
On April 14, 2026, Colorado woke up to a winter surprise that felt more like December than spring. By late afternoon, the National Weather Service had tallied snowfall from mountain peaks to valley floors. Creede led the pack with nearly six inches, while nearby Silverton wasn’t far behind at just o
The Bay Area saw a nice break from dry weather last weekend with scattered April showers. April rain isn’t unusual, but it’s less common than the heavy winter downpours in February or March. The region typically gets around an inch and a half of rain this month, with San Francisco leading at 1. 6 in
Forecasts are warning of a stormy Monday across southern and western Minnesota, with parts of the Twin Cities area under an elevated risk level. After 4 p. m. , scattered thunderstorms may roll in, packing the potential for large hail and wind gusts over 60 mph. While a rare tornado isn’t impossible
