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Gaylord hotel donates $2,300 to Otsego County Animal Shelter
The Comfort Inn & Suites and MainStay Suites in Gaylord donated $2,300 to the Otsego County Animal Shelter this year, bringing their four-year total to $9,800.
US Space Force moves GPS launch to Falcon 9 after Vulcan booster issues
The U.S. Space Force reassigned the GPS III-8 satellite from ULA's Vulcan Centaur to a SpaceX Falcon 9 following recurring solid rocket booster anomalies, and the mission is now scheduled no earlier than late April from Cape Canaveral.
Picard Park in Milton reopens after $1 million in upgrades
Picard Park in Milton has officially reopened after nearly a year of construction, featuring four pickleball courts, updated restrooms, a shaded picnic area, ADA-accessible parking and a concession stand; the project cost $1,014,530 and was funded by state and parish resources.
Georgia woman charged with murder after taking abortion pills
Police say 31-year-old Alexia Moore took abortion pills and an infant delivered in hospital lived for about an hour; she is jailed on murder and drug charges and a court hearing was scheduled.
CityPlace Welcomes Moxies as New Social Dining Destination
Moxies will open March 24 at 565 S. Rosemary Ave. in CityPlace, West Palm Beach, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled that day at 5 p.m. The opening is expected to create about 200 jobs.
Endometriosis is often dismissed even by gynecologists but can cause serious problems if untreated
Experts say endometriosis typically takes about 10 years to diagnose, and untreated disease can reduce fertility and cause extensive pelvic scarring or adhesions.
Demi Moore celebrates Bruce Willis's 71st birthday as family shares update on dementia
Demi Moore posted photos wishing ex-husband Bruce Willis a happy 71st birthday featuring his granddaughter Louetta. His wife Emma Heming marked the day while noting Willis's frontotemporal dementia and the creation of a fund for FTD awareness and research.
Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris dies at 86
Chuck Norris died yesterday morning at age 86, his family announced on Instagram, saying he was surrounded by family and at peace. The family asked for privacy and thanked fans for their support.
BTS returns with Arirang to a K-pop moment of its own making
The article reports that BTS' reunion album Arirang arrives after a four-year pause for mandatory military service and was recorded in Los Angeles with Diplo among its producers.
Tim Walz proposes taxing social media to offset AI job losses
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposed a tax on social media platforms with more than 100,000 monthly users to raise revenue for workforce training and programs for workers affected by AI-driven job shifts.
NASA supports Project Hail Mary film to highlight exploration and science
NASA advised on the film Project Hail Mary and provided logo clearance, and astronauts screened the movie aboard the International Space Station while Artemis II preparations continue.
Muscle function research: PhD student studies ways to preserve movement
Sam Lapp, a PhD candidate at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, studies how skeletal muscle responds to eating and exercise using mouse models; his work found that blocking insulin-driven protein synthesis did not change muscle size, leading him to focus on contraction and neuromuscular connections.
Blue Collar Oklahoma uses extended break to prepare for NCAA Tournament opener
Oklahoma had a two-week gap between games after a 112-78 loss to LSU in the SEC quarterfinals and used the time for focused practice under coach Jennie Baranczyk before facing Idaho in the NCAA Tournament at Lloyd Noble Center.
Flu complications led to AHN doctors saving a Pittsburgh nursing student
A Pittsburgh nursing student developed viral myocarditis and cardiogenic shock after the flu and was treated at Allegheny General Hospital with advanced mechanical support; she recovered, returned to work at the hospital, and plans to finish nursing school.
Coroner: Hatton's intention to take his own life is unclear
A coroner said it is not possible to conclude Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life and returned a narrative verdict, noting alcohol influence and neuropathological evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Project Hail Mary film highlights solid science
A film adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary opened Friday after a panel at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory where Weir discussed the novel’s scientific grounding.
Chuck Norris, action star of 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' dies at 86
Chuck Norris has died at 86, his family announced in a post on Instagram, saying he passed suddenly and was surrounded by family and was at peace.
Water crisis looming in 2026 as Colorado River agreement ends
The Colorado River sharing agreement expires Oct. 1, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will set a new policy after states and Mexico did not reach a replacement deal.
Trump administration policies on toxic chemicals are weakening federal protections
A bill introduced in January would narrow EPA authority under the Toxic Substances Control Act, and the administration's MAHA report identified phthalates and PFAS as contributors to child health harms.
Pistons preparing for a long playoff run as Cunningham recovers
Detroit recorded its first 50-win season since 2007-08 and has led the Eastern Conference most of the year, while All-Star guard Cade Cunningham is expected to miss at least two weeks with a collapsed lung.
Fed Governor Waller says rate cuts possible later this year
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he is cautious about current conditions but still sees the possibility of policy rate cuts later this year, citing labor market developments and uncertainty around the war with Iran.
Simple swaps to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
An article lists six supermarket swaps—such as choosing authentic Greek yogurt, plain oats, and higher‑cocoa dark chocolate—to lower intake of ultra-processed foods, and it cites a study that linked higher UPF consumption with a 67% greater risk of heart attack and stroke.
Carbon removal needs more transparency, Georgia Tech researchers say
A Nature NPJ Climate Action paper from Georgia Tech and Yale researchers says carbon removal can help reduce greenhouse gases but the industry is largely unregulated and needs greater transparency and oversight.
Meningitis: Freshman at College Party Saved After Mother's Prompt Action
A university freshman developed meningitis after attending a college party; his mother recognized symptoms, took him to hospital, and he later recovered following intensive care. The case has been cited amid calls for greater awareness of the meningitis B vaccine.
Top hospitals in Latin America are raising the standard of care
Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026, compiled with Statista, highlights leading hospitals across 32 countries and profiles top centers in Latin America. The piece notes Brazil's Einstein Hospital Israelita, Chile's Clínica Alemana, Colombia's Fundación Valle del Lili and Mexico's Hospital Médica Sur for recent efforts in PROMs, telemedicine, digital imaging and training.
Vitamin D during menopause: you may still need supplements when the sun returns
Vitamin D supports bone, muscle and mood during perimenopause and menopause, and sunlight can help rebuild stores in spring; the article notes many women still have low levels after winter and may rely on supplements because indoor time, clothing and glass reduce UVB exposure.
Noah Cates leads Flyers to shootout win over Kings
Noah Cates scored and assisted as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout, and Cates has 11 points in 12 games since the Olympic break.
Aid cuts did not hit HIV treatment as hard as feared.
Preliminary U.S. figures and other data suggest global HIV treatment levels remained close to pre-2025 levels despite a U.S. pause in foreign aid, while testing, prevention and many support services declined.
DJ Wonnum overcame serious 2024 medical issues before joining Detroit Lions
DJ Wonnum had a MRSA skin infection and blood clots following quad surgery in 2024, and the article reports he has since recovered and signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.
Nvidia stock stalls as investors await GTC catalyst
The article reports Nvidia's shares have moved largely sideways recently despite a more than 800% rise from end-2022 through 2024, and investors are watching the company's GTC conference in San Jose for updates on its data-center roadmap and AI revenue outlook.