The Bay County Historical Museum has a new leader stepping into the role this summer. Kyle Proctor starts as executive director on June 1, bringing over two decades of experience in running organizations and shaping their direction. His background includes high-level jobs in corporate communications
Last week, Tripoli saw its largest protest in years. Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside a U. N. building, angry at migrants moving through the country. Some blamed newcomers for making life harder in a place already struggling after 15 years of chaos. But the real issue behind the anger might not
Scientists watched bubbles behave like kids in a crowded hallway when ultrasound waves and flowing liquid were applied together. Instead of floating freely, the bubbles split into two groups. Some clustered and jiggled intensely, bumping into each other and merging. Others stayed almost still, locke
June 5 brings a mix of celebrities celebrating another year, from musicians to actors and even historical figures. Kenny G turns 70 this month; he recently appeared in a holiday film that caught fans’ attention. Actor Ron Livingston, 59 now, hails from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a detail that often s
Arthur J. Miller, known as Butch to those close to him, died on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the age of eighty‑eight. He lived in Ashford and was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments, a fitting reflection of the devotion he showed to family throughout his life. Born on November 3, 193
A group of junior doctors in Western Sweden stepped up to fill a gap in clinical teaching. Because the hospital lacked enough supervisors, the staff launched a voluntary program during the mandatory internship in 2018. Doctors who were already interested in teaching got the chance to guide med
A shooting happened at a Baltimore school playground, where an 11‑year‑old boy was badly hurt. The attack also injured a 26‑year‑old man who may have been the intended target. Both were taken to the hospital and are now stable. The incident shocked many because it occurred while kids were playing.
Ramp Inc. has closed a $750 million Series F round, pushing its valuation from $32B to $44B in just seven months. The deal was led by ICONIQ, GIC and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, with participation from about twenty other investors, including Lightspeed, a previous major backer. The compan
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed many people closer to hunger, according to a report from the United Nations World Food Programme. The war has caused fuel and transport costs to climb, which in turn raises food prices worldwide. At the same time, aid organisations are running short of mone
Syracuse’s North Side has always been a patchwork of arrivals—Irish and Germans in the 1800s, Italians in the early 1900s, Bosnians in the ’90s, and more recently, Congolese, Somalis, and Burmese families. Each wave faced skepticism, but the city’s investment in refugee resettlement wasn’t just abou
