A fitness trend with military roots is gaining popularity, and local resident Karen Drew wanted to learn more about it. Rucking, a low-impact exercise where you walk with weight on your back, has been around for years but gained attention recently. Karen caught up with Jason Lioy, a 52-year-old rucker who uses the workout to … Read more
Global vaccination efforts have stalled since 2010, leaving millions of children vulnerable to tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, and other preventable diseases. According to a new analysis published in the journal Lancet, protection from measles has dropped by 100 countries between 2010 and 2019, undoing decades of progress. The World Health Organization’s routine immunization program, established in … Read more
Scientists have made a breakthrough in their efforts to combat ash dieback disease in the UK, as DNA sequencing reveals that many ash trees are rapidly evolving resistance to the fungal infection. According to Richard Buggs at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the finding is positive news, but it’s unlikely to lead to complete resistance … Read more
The European Commission has been urged to take immediate action against Hungary’s growing anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown, with a coalition of civil society organizations and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) calling for protection of fundamental rights. On April 15, a new amendment package went into effect in Hungary, allowing real-time facial recognition technology to identify protesters at … Read more
Scientists have detected rhythmic pulses of molten rock rising beneath eastern Africa, threatening to pull the continent apart. A new study published in Nature Geoscience found that a pulsing plume of hot mantle beneath Ethiopia is slowly forming a new ocean near the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Researchers have been studying the … Read more
A presentation by a longtime anti-vaccine activist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee meeting has sparked controversy over thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative used in some flu shots. The ACIP voted 5-1 to recommend single-dose thimerosal-free flu vaccines for children, adults, and pregnant women. The presentation by nurse practitioner Lyn Redwood … Read more
Kentucky players are starting to make a name for themselves in the 2026 NBA mock drafts. With the 2025 NBA Draft behind us, preparations for next year’s event have begun. One player who is expected to be a lottery pick is Jayden Quaintance, a 17-year-old transfer from Arizona State. Quaintance has been ranked as a … Read more
Actor Harry Goldenblatt revealed on the June 26 episode of “And Just Like That” that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The condition affects about 1 in 8 American men, and its early detection is crucial for a positive outcome. Here are the common symptoms to watch out for: * Trouble starting to urinate … Read more
Capcom has confirmed that it experimented with plans to make Resident Evil: Requiem an open-world game with online elements before ultimately changing course. In a recent developer diary video, Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi revealed brief footage of the now-cancelled version of the game, featuring multiple protagonists in action-heavy gunplay. According to producer Masachika Kawata, the … Read more
The United States has reached agreements with Guatemala and Honduras to accept asylum seekers from other countries, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This move aims to redirect individuals who would otherwise seek refuge in the US, marking a new approach to addressing asylum requests. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/26/guatemala-honduras-noem-asylum/5eea2608-52d0-11f0-baaa-ba1025f321a8_story.html