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Family estrangement explored in collection featuring Northwest writers
Tacoma editor and writer Jenny Bartoy poses the question "Who are we without our families?" in the introduction of “No Contact: Writers on Estrangement."
NC sees health gains, but racial gap in infant deaths remains
North Carolina is seeing a sharp drop in overdose deaths and a record low in infant mortality. But health leaders say significant racial disparities still remain.
Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel's immediate firing
President Donald Trump wrote that Jimmy Kimmel made a "really shocking" statement on his late night show on ABC, which is owned by Disney.
This Is the Wrong Time for the Predictable Democrat Response to the Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
A strong midterms push is the only way to start fixing the problems at the heart of this terrible act of gun violence.
Thermo Fisher Scientific sells microbiology business for $1B to European private equity firm
Thermo Fisher Scientific is shedding its microbiology business to private equity firm Astorg nearly a year after initial rumors of a sale surfaced. | Thermo Fisher Scientific is shedding its microbiology business to private equity firm Astorg nearly a year after rumors of a potential sale first surfaced.
Why Academy Sports & Outdoors is going against the grain with store openings
Executives touted the retailer’s “outside-in” strategy for new locations, which prioritizes markets that are further away from big cities — and big competitors.
How did America’s political violence get so bad?
The third assassination attempt on Donald Trump in two years shows attacks are becoming a ‘feature’ rather than an ‘outlier’
Author Meghan Quinn turned self-published books into a career
Meghan Quinn wasn't sure if she would make writing a career. Then she lost her job, and self-publishing romance books became her full-time gig.
Inside the endoscopic revolution in weight loss
Article explains how bariatric endoscopy — including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and transoral outlet reduction — combined with metabolic therapies and GLP-1 receptor agonists is expanding nonsurgical obesity treatment options and reframing obesity as a chronic, multifactorial disease.
Practicing today for tomorrow’s emergencies – WHO convenes countries and partners to simulate response to major disease outbreak
WHO wrapped up Exercise Polaris II, a 2-day high-level simulation exercise, based around an outbreak of a fictional new bacterium spreading across the world. Bringing together 26 countries and territories, 600 health emergency experts and over 25 partners, the exercise allowed countries to test their preparedness for pandemics and other major health emergencies.
Science, Society, and Culture: Brandon Ogbunu’s Case for a More Creative Scientific Enterprise
Computational biologist Brandon Ogbunu explores and writes about the intersection of science, society, and culture. We spoke to this 2024 winner of an Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications about his recent work, including his explanation of why science communication is central to the practice of science, arguing that explaining and defending knowledge is as essential to the scientific enterprise as publishing research.
The News Anchor Who Keeps Politics Out of the Dog Park
Dana Perino, a news anchor and former White House press secretary, wrote her first romance novel about liberal women and conservative men in Wisconsin.
A record-breaking measles outbreak in the US has ended. It may have helped drive vaccination rates
The measles outbreak in South Carolina — the largest the United States has had in decades — has ended, state health officials announced Monday.
New No. 1 leads college football too-early Top 26 after spring practice
Spring practice is wrapping up for college football teams across the country. It's time to revisit our too-early Top 25 rankings ahead of the season.
Allied Gaming backer says no share sales through 2026—with no lock-up
Primo said it will not transfer or sell Allied shares through Dec. 31, 2026. The company said the commitment is non-binding and has no written lock-up.
"No Vibe Coding" - ZSNES Has Been "Re-Written From Scratch" And Now Enhances Your Favourite SNES Games
Showcases the 'Super Enhancement Engine'
Celsius unites sports, music and culture ahead of soccer-centric summer
Soccer stars, DJ Diplo and creator Marlon Garcia feature in a new ad that reimagines the brand’s “Live. Fit. Go.” slogan as “Live. Fit. Goal.”
Bengals add former actor Ceyair Wright to a key position
Ceyair Wright played one of LeBron James’ sons in Space Jam 2
Justin Wrobleski answers adversity, delivers for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — The box score will remember it as six scoreless innings.
Hocevar claims first Cup victory at Talladega; massive wreck collects more than 20 cars
Carson Hocevar claims his first win as a Cup series driver at Talladega.
Lloyd Blankfein on WHCD shooting: 'No one was killed, and ended early'
The former Goldman Sachs CEO wrote on X that on the 'positive side,' the press dinner was 'exciting'
Gala Shooting Suspect Was Targeting Trump Administration Officials, Writings Reveal
A man being held in connection with the attack wrote a note indicating potential targets and grievances, authorities say.
Black mothers’ testimonies, health department data highlight racial disparities in Douglas County birth outcomes
Black mothers spoke about traumas they experienced around births and Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health experts shared data underlining the need for medical professionals to listen and take accountability to improve birth outcomes.
Will doubters believe in Hearts' title chances now?
Some have waited all season for Hearts to falter. Plenty thought it might be at Easter Road. But Derek McInnes' side are still going, writes Tom English.
‘The Voice’: The 5 Most Impactful Changes Since Season 1
Some of these changes were knockouts. Others hit all the wrong notes.
‘The Voice’: The 5 Most Impactful Changes Since Season 1
Some of these changes were knockouts. Others hit all the wrong notes.
‘The Voice’: The 5 Most Impactful Changes Since Season 1
Some of these changes were knockouts. Others hit all the wrong notes.
‘The Voice’: The 5 Most Impactful Changes Since Season 1
Some of these changes were knockouts. Others hit all the wrong notes.
I finally stopped fighting with spotty hotel Wi-Fi thanks to this Netflix USB hack
No more fighting slow hotel internet
Play to celebrate island living
“On Island,” a play by acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Susan Minot, will be staged at the Stonington Opera House on Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, at 7 p.m.
‘The Voice’: The 5 Most Impactful Changes Since Season 1
Some of these changes were knockouts. Others hit all the wrong notes.
Student-directed play showcased in youth mental health event
Concord High School students write and direct a play to highlight the mental health struggles faced by teenage girls.
Florida Catholics wrestle with faith, politics amid pope-Trump feud
The tension between the nation’s two most prominent leaders reveals “just how deeply religion has been politicized in the American political context,” one expert says.
The science of hosting the perfect dinner party
You may be using the wrong plates.
Letters on senior park sale, politics, and primary elections
Writers address fear of displacement, politics and endorsements in this week's letters.
Expert grades for Panthers' 2026 NFL Draft class
The grades are in for the Panthers' full 2026 NFL Draft class.
Move over Jelly Roll, another country star signs with WWE: ‘I’m a HUGE wrestling fan’
The WWE is starting to make it a habit to do business with country music stars.
Brown: In northern Minn., junk speaks to emotional divide in politics
"Keeping the neighborhood clean is a shared value, especially in town, but rural attitudes about inoperable vehicles vary considerably," columnist Aaron Brown writes.
How Oak Park's Navaeh Burns pushes herself past sprinting plateaus
Oak Park junior Navaeh Burns is a top runner nationally finding new heights thanks to written goals, her support system and strong mental fortitude.
Roki Sasaki earns first win as Dodgers rout Cubs
The Sporting Tribune's Fredo Cervantes writes about the reemergence of Roki Sasaki's splitter.
Does it matter if Vance and Pope Leo disagree? Why we wrote about it
We wanted to find out why the pope and vice president seemed to disagree so often. Then they had their biggest disagreement yet.
Shooter opened fire inside hotel where Trump was attending dinner, law enforcement official says
President Trump evacuated after security incident at White House correspondents dinner.
DNA research just rewrote the origin of human species
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new picture of human origins that challenges the long-held idea of a single ancestral population in Africa. By analyzing genetic data from diverse modern African groups—especially the highly distinct Nama people—and comparing it with fossil evidence, researchers found that early humans likely evolved from multiple intermingling populations over hundreds of thousands of years. Rather than a clean split, these groups stayed connected, exchanging genes even after beginning to diverge around 120,000–135,000 years ago.
Blood vessels found in T. rex bones are rewriting dinosaur science
Dinosaur DNA may still be out of reach, but scientists are uncovering something almost as exciting—ancient blood vessels hidden inside fossilized bones. In a massive Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed Scotty, researchers discovered a network of preserved vessels within a rib that once fractured and began healing 66 million years ago. Using powerful synchrotron X-rays from particle accelerators, they were able to peer inside the dense fossil without damaging it, revealing intricate, iron-rich structures left behind by the healing process.
Photos | TJ Parker & Davison Igbinosun Arrive at One Bills Drive
Scroll to see photos as Buffalo Bills 2026 second-round picks TJ Parker and Davison Igbinosun arrive for their first day at the Kaleida Health Performance Center.
In-state WR target commits to SEC program over FSU
The Florida State Seminoles missed out on in-state wide receiver Anthony Jennings, who has committed to the Florida Gators.
What travel sports really cost families — and how to budget for it
“Families are suddenly looking at costs that rival a second mortgage payment.”
Saints pick WR Bryce Lance, brother of Chargers QB Trey Lance, in 4th round of 2026 NFL Draft
Opinion | This Minnesota bill would crack down on outrageous resale ticket prices
"There’s nothing free about a market where tickets listed don’t even exist, consumers don’t have a shot at tickets on on sale because they’re scooped up by algorithms, and prices are driven up by bots," Dayna Frank writes.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 NFL Draft grades: WR/KR Kaden Wetjen
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added the nation’s top return specialist to their draft class, selecting Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen in the fourth round with the 121st overall pick. Here is what our staff had to say about the pick. Mike Nicastro: With a renewed emphasis on kick returns, Wetjen is expected to be the primary man […]
Steelers Day Three Mock Draft: Pittsburgh adds another WR
The final mock draft of the year.
Trump's disdain for wind projects creates a political storm for Republicans in coastal Virginia
President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans. One of them is Jen Kiggans, a congresswoman who represents a coastal district in Virginia where an $11.5 billion wind farm is expected to create 1,00...
Pick of the stats: Coventry City v Wrexham
Here are the key stats for Coventry City v Wrexham.
A Whopping 99.86 Percent Of The Solar System’s Mass Is Crammed Into The Sun
All those pictures of the Solar family are giving a lot of people the wrong idea.
Bird-in-Hand Stage\'s 2026 season offers family-friendly musicals, patriotic program
A couple’s anniversary adventure in an RV, confusion over letters an Amish woman writes to U.S. troops, a tribute to America’s big birthday and fighting stress at Christmas are all
Craig Counsell criticizes "Ohtani Rule" as Cubs rally past Dodgers
The Sporting Tribune's Fredo Cervantes writes about the Cubs win and Craig Counsell's recent comments on the "Ohtani rule".
2026 NFL Draft: WR all the rage, RB mostly forgotten among top fantasy football takeaways from Day 2
Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios
Members of the screenwriters union have ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios. Union leaders said Friday that 90% voted to approve the deal. This move ends a surprisingly smooth
Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios
Members of the screenwriters union have ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios | Talk 1370
Readers Write: Screentime, religion in education, U health care negotiations, child abuse
The screen problem is of schools’ own making.
NFL draft picks tracker: Analysis for every 2026 second- and third-round selection
The 2026 NFL draft is fully underway. The Round 2 and 3 tracker offers instant analysis on all 68 picks made Friday night in Pittsburgh.
Temporary Entertainment Zone On Hilltop Drive
This year for the first time, you can buy and drink alcoholic beverages in a 'Temporary Entertainment Zone" as long as you have a wristband from a participating business.
Interview transcript: Game File x Xbox's Asha Sharma and Matt Booty
I’m trying something different today: offering all Game File readers a free write-up of a big interview, while also offering the interview transcript to paying readers. If you want to get the essence of my conversation with new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty, with context around their comments, check out the free piece. If you want more depth, this transcript is for you. I’ve lightly edited the conversation for clarity and flow, but you’ll still get plenty of Sharma and Booty’s thoughts, my questions, and a good sense of how our conversation progressed—complete with follow-ups, some conversational detours, and the best quotes that made it into the free piece.
Paul Chan on ICE Whistles and the Politics of Sound
Paul Chan writes on ICE alert whistles and the zine he produced to accompany them, linking grassroots warning systems to the politics of sound.
‘Widow’s Bay’ review: Apple TV horror comedy feels a little underbaked
While the new Apple TV series, premiering April 29, feels disjointed, there's still pleasure to be had, writes Moira Macdonald.
Choice lifestyle: Family business flourishes in tough love for backcountry skiing
Grace Yancey might someday write a book about her childhood winters – the igloo playhouse, a breezy three-sided latrine and visitors from around the world at her Little House in the Purcells.
Carlos Alcaraz to miss 2026 French Open due to wrist injury
Alcaraz, who already pulled out of the Madrid Open, will not return to Roland-Garros to defend his title.
‘James Joyce: A Political Life’ by Frank Callanan
The writer left his native Ireland when he was a young man, but the nation’s frustrated struggle for independence haunted the fiction he wrote in exile.
Tennessee Entertainment Commission Announces Outdoor Concert Dates for Levitt AMP Music Series
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is partnering with the Levitt Family Foundation to bring free concerts to six communities statewide. Today, the 2026 dates and locations of the outdoor concerts through the Levitt AMP Music Series, announced last year, are live. The communities selected during Tennessee’s first round of the program include Dyersburg, Lawrenceburg, Loudon, Maryville, […]
Richmond opens applications for small business development growth program
Richmond-based entrepreneurs can now apply for a business development course launching in May, aimed at helping small business growth.
Free Community Health Fair offers vital screenings and resources to Dayton residents
Wright State medical students, in partnership with Premier Health, will host a free Community Health Fair on April 25 to promote healthy lifestyles and provide essential health services. Continue reading →
Scientists Discovered 700 Fossils That Rewrite What We Know About Life on Earth
The Jiangchuan Biota indicates that we may have misjudged the Cambrian “explosion” of complex life.
Democracy scholar David Campbell elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest learned societies and independent policy research centers. Campbell was one of the 252 leaders in academia, the arts, journalism, policy, and science announced today as members of the newest Academy class. Other notable names among the group include actor and director Jodie Foster, writer Barbara Kingsolver, stage and screen legend Rita Moreno and novelist Colson Whitehead.
Democracy scholar David Campbell elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest learned societies and independent policy research centers. Campbell was one of the 252 leaders in academia, the arts, journalism, policy, and science announced today as members of the newest Academy class. Other notable names among the group include actor and director Jodie Foster, writer Barbara Kingsolver, stage and screen legend Rita Moreno and novelist Colson Whitehead.
Letters to the Editor: Transactional leadership has its place in business, but not in war
'Let me suggest that, instead, a transformational leadership style that builds on knowledge, ideas, motivation and experience, among other attributes, to form results that will last beyond Band-Aid transactions that simply cover scabs,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Businesses have doled out up as much as $4 million to move boats through the Panama Canal with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, according to the Panama Canal Authority, in a move that has created a seismic shift in global trade flows.
How school coaches are prioritizing mental health for student athletes
To get the best out of students, "we have to learn to love them holistically," says one Virginia wrestling coach who has taken mental health awareness training.
2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck unlocks mysteries of how ships were built and repaired
And it’s all thanks to little bits of pollen stored in the wood beams.
Sports columnist gives final opinions nobody really cares about
Hello, and welcome to my final story for The Daily Texan! I’ve procrastinated writing this, as we are currently 50 minutes out from the deadline, but I’ve done this because I didn’t really want to write it. But now here I am, writing it, because I think it’s the right thing to do, and also...
Eagles trade up with Cowboys, draft USC WR Makai Lemon in Round 1
In a trade with the Cowboys, the Eagles select USC WR Makai Lemon with the 20th overall pick.
Jets take edge rusher David Bailey over Ohio State's Arvell Reese with No. 2 pick, then take Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq, Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. in 1st round
Stunning 132 million-year-old dinosaur tracks are rewriting history
A long-standing mystery in southern Africa’s fossil record is beginning to unravel. After massive lava flows 182 million years ago seemed to erase evidence of dinosaurs in the region, scientists have now uncovered surprising new clues along the Western Cape coast. Dozens of dinosaur tracks, about 132 million years old, have been discovered in a tiny stretch of rock near Knysna—making them the youngest ever found in southern Africa.
Civil-Military Relations under the Trump Administration (Part I) -- Politicians and Military Leaders | List of Articles | International Information Network Analysis
IINA provides ongoing analysis of international affairs both by region—such as North America, China, and Europe—and by such topics as human security, nontraditional security threats, and cyber security. The articles on this site, written by experts at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and guest contributors, are carefully selected for their objectivity, accuracy, timeliness, and relevance for Japan.
Frisco's Main Street businesses bounce back after construction wraps
Anderson .Paak's 'K-Pops!' coming to Netflix
Anderson .Paak's film K-Pops! is making its way to Netflix. The movie will begin streaming on May 30.K. Pops! marks Anderson's feature directorial debut. He directed, wrote and starred in the film, wh...
Louisiana GOP passes bill to keep elected Black New Orleanian from taking office
Louisiana Republicans April 23 rammed through legislation to keep Calvin Duncan, a wrongfully convicted Black man and attorney, from taking office as New Orleans’ Clerk of Criminal Court, a move
Jeep Beach parade 2026 wraps up annual 10-day Florida tradition
Jeep Beach attracts over 250,000 attendees and more than 40,000 Jeep vehicles to Daytona Beach, Florida each year.
JPMorgan shuffles top health care bankers
The changes come as biopharma dealmaking roars back to life.
Science Meets Stage at Annual SCGP Playwriting Competition
The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics and the C. N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics hosted the Science Playwriting Competition readings on April 15
Texas Railroad Commission candidates campaign on contrasting issues
Incumbent Jim Wright has a tough primary runoff battle against former Tarrant County Republican Party Chair Bo French.
Opinion: Let's take closer look at sports gambling addictions in CT
'We should take an honest data-driven look at how sports and online betting affects Connecticut residents, particularly young people,' Sen. Tony Hwang writes.
Madonna and Geena Davis' “A League of Their Own” reunion at Coachella is a home run
"Mae — so happy to see you again! Love, Dottie," Davis wrote with a photo of the former costars after both made cameos in Sabrina Carpenter's headlining set.
Entertainment this week: KT Tunstall, Earth Day Celebration and more
Friday, April 24 Writers in the Woods: Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick 6-9 p.m. | Incline Village. UNR at Lake Tahoe About this event Two-term California State Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick, will give a reading and...
2026 NFL mock draft 9.2: Will Cowboys target WR with their 1st-round picks after George Pickens negotiations stall?
Big Health System CEOs to Testify Before Congress as Health Care Costs Continue to Skyrocket
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee announced a hearing next week with hospital system CEOs, Families USA, the longtime national nonpartisan health care consumer advocacy organization, released the following statement by its executive director, Anthony Wright: “The CEOs of the big hospital chains have some explaining to do […]
Tim Cook Calls Apple Maps Launch His 'First Really Big Mistake' as CEO
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has named the botched 2012 launch of Apple Maps as his "first really big mistake" in the role, according to a Bloomberg report covering the town hall meeting that was held Tuesday with his recently announced successor, John Ternus. The Maps app launched with mislabeled landmarks, faulty directions, and a user experience that fell well short of Google Maps at the time.