Kratom, a Southeast Asian tree in the coffee family, has become widely available in the United States for several years. Its leaves have traditionally been chewed or smoked to manage pain and fatigue. However, a synthetic form of kratom called Kratom-7 OH has surged through Florida and is being marketed as a safe “health” product. … Read more
Baby Lady Bird is the sixth Asian elephant born at the Fort Worth Zoo. The 3-month-old baby girl’s arrival marks a significant milestone for Fort Worth as she’s the newest addition to the zoo’s Asian elephant herd. The new baby elephant was introduced to the eight other elephants in the herd, one at a time, … Read more
Most people’s near-death experiences don’t fit the popular narrative of an extraordinary, spiritual journey. In reality, each person’s experience is unique and tailored to their individual life story. When we listen without imposing our own templates or assumptions, we can gain a deeper understanding of these events. Two recent interviews with individuals who had near-death … Read more
Microsoft has released a fix to address an issue preventing some users from opening Excel email attachments in the new Outlook client. The bug, which started impacting Exchange Online customers on November 23rd, was caused by an encoding error in Excel file names. Users with non-ASCII characters in their attachment names may experience issues opening … Read more
The city’s first-ever community vending area at Corona Plaza has been in operation for two years, but many vendors are struggling to make ends meet under the new permit system. The market, which was initially designed to replace an unregulated market that drew neighborhood complaints, now has only 23 vendors remaining out of 80 who … Read more
Here’s how President Trump’s tax law may affect charitable giving: Giving Tuesday has become a major day for charity donations. But this year, a new tax law under President Donald Trump could change the way people give. The law makes some areas of the tax code more or less generous depending on your individual situation. … Read more
Imagine a world where designing websites, coordinating teams, or conducting complex research feels effortless. This is the promise of Google’s Antigravity platform, a tool that’s quietly transforming how developers and teams work. With its sleek combination of automation, collaboration, and creativity, Antigravity promises to eliminate tedious tasks and free up your time for innovation. This … Read more
The use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) is under scrutiny due to recent government warnings and bans on adult content. As governments crack down on online anonymity, people are turning to VPNs to protect their digital privacy. Experts warn that governments’ efforts to regulate VPN usage will ultimately compromise digital freedom. The Electronic Frontier Foundation … Read more
The United States has revealed significant regional variations in the income necessary to join the top 1% of earners, according to IRS data from 2022 adjusted for inflation to May 2025 dollars. Connecticut sets the highest bar at $1,056,996, while West Virginia requires only $416,310. The main drivers behind these differences are cost of living, … Read more
As a fitness editor and marathon runner, I recently added the push-up to downward dog exercise to my routine for a week. This simple move combines two exercises – a push-up and a downward dog – making it a compound exercise that works multiple muscle groups at once. To do this exercise, start in a … Read more