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Winter storm pummels New York, New Jersey, Connecticut with snow and ice. See the forecast.
11:27 PM Dangerous mess in New Jersey The winter storm quickly turned into an icy and dangerous mess in New Jersey, as state officials went on high alert after declaring a state of emergency and warning drivers to stay off the roads. Across the state, roads were pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain; the Friday evening commute…
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The 10 Greatest 2025 Movies Based on Books, Ranked
No matter the era, books have served as a perfect source material for films. Whether it’s your favorite novel ever or a recommendation from a friend, when the books you read become film adaptations, you’re immediately given the chance to see how the movie in your mind actually translates to the screen. In 2025, we were gifted an array of…
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The world needs an alternative to PubMed
In May the German National Library of Medicine announced its plan to develop an open, sustainable, and sovereign alternative to PubMed, the free online biomedical database housed in the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. The announcement of this alternative was greeted with interest and support, particularly from those who see the need for digital…
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The battle for the heart — and health — of the Allegheny National Forest | News, Sports, Jobs
Alexandra Wimley / Pittsburgh Media Partnership Newsroom Dan Albaugh, a third-generation logger, drives away from a logging site in the Allegheny National Forest near Howe Township. Alexandra Wimley / Pittsburgh Media Partnership NewsroomJohn Saf, vice president of Generations Forestry, walks among trees marked to be felled while speaking about forest health on a logging site in the Allegheny National Forest.…
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Dads talk about ‘crippling’ condition
How’s Dad? Aled (right) says many men benefit from speaking to other dads going through the same experiences After suffering “stress and anxiety” while trying for a baby, Aled Edwards and his wife Sophie were delighted when they found out she was pregnant. But, from the first night after getting the good news, Aled was struck by “crippling nightmares”. On…
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1969 Was the Greatest Year for the Western, and These 10 Movies Prove It
Throughout the Golden Age of the Western genre, there are several decades of note for their impressive display of iconic horse operas that have continued to endure all these years later. The 1950s and ’60s feature perhaps the greatest collection of Westerns on film, with classics like The Searchers, The Dollars Trilogy, High Noon, and The Man Who Shot Liberty…
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Both of these influencers are successful
Sakshi VenkatramanUS reporter Kaaviya Sambasivam/Simone Mckenzie / Google Veo 3 Kaaviya Sambasivam, left, is a popular influencer. Gigi, right, is an AI influencer In some ways, Gigi is like any other young social media influencer. With perfect hair and makeup, she logs on and talks to her fans. She shares clips: eating, doing skin care, putting on lipstick. She even…
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Brain imaging reveals how stimulant drugs improve performance in ADHD
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million kids ages 3 to 17 take an ADHD medication, a…
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Trump official honoured for India-Pak ceasefire New Delhi says didn’t happen
The Trump administration has honoured Indian-origin US official Ricky Gill with the National Security Council’s Distinguished Action Award for his role in ceasefire negotiations between India and Pakistan this year, even as New Delhi continues to firmly deny any US involvement in the bilateral arrangement. Award details US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented the award to Gill, who serves…
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SIR hearings to begin on Saturday in Bengal; 32 L unmapped voters to be covered
Kolkata: The hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in West Bengal will commence on Saturday, with 3,234 centres set up across the state, a senior official said. Around 32 lakh “unmapped” voters, those who are unable to establish linkage with the 2002 electoral roll, will be called for hearings in the first phase, he said.…
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