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Short‑Term Rentals in New Franklin: A New Rule and Mixed Feelings

March 26, 2026

New Franklin City Council has just passed a new rule about renting homes for less than 30 days. The law says that any such rental must be at least 300 feet away from another short‑term rental. The vote was close, with four council members in favor and three against. The rule was debated for months.

politics

Grand Rapids Looks Ahead: Safety, Homes and New Projects

March 26, 2026

The mayor of Grand Rapids spoke about how the city is moving forward. He said that progress means keeping what works and adding new ideas. Crime has fallen in the last year. Shootings dropped 18 percent and stolen cars fell 27 percent. Police took away almost five hundred guns that people were no

science

Women Scientists Lead the Fight Against Plant Stress

March 26, 2026

In recent years, farms around the world have faced harsher conditions: salty soils, long dry spells, and heat waves that hit more often. These challenges threaten the food we rely on, so scientists need to find crops that can survive such hardships. Women researchers have stepped up in this field, m

celebrities

Celebrities Who Picked Solitude

March 26, 2026

Some stars have chosen to stay single, saying that being alone is their best fit. They share this path openly, proving that choosing no romantic or sexual partners can feel right for many. The first name on the list is Lenny Kravitz, who has often spoken about finding peace when he is by himse

business

Summer Travel Slows as Middle East Tension Spreads

March 26, 2026

The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,

business

Tuk‑Tuk Drivers Shut Down as Fuel Costs Skyrocket

March 26, 2026

The streets of Mogadishu feel quieter now that many tuk‑tuk operators have pulled their vehicles out of service. Rising fuel prices, tied to the ongoing tensions in Iran that choke oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, have made it impossible for these small three‑wheelers to stay profitable. Pa

health

Nurses on the Front Lines of Conflict and Crisis

March 26, 2026

In war‑torn areas, nurses are the first responders who step into danger and chaos. Their job is not just to treat injuries; they also coordinate care, educate patients, and keep calm when everything else is falling apart. But in places like Palestine, where fighting has lasted for decades, the

science

Ethanol Nanobubbles: Tiny Gases, Big Surprises

March 26, 2026

Nanobubbles are minuscule gas pockets that can stay alive for a long time in water, thanks to their charged surfaces. Scientists have not looked much at how these bubbles behave in other liquids, like ethanol. In this study, researchers used two techniques: infrared absorption spectroscopy (IRAS) an

technology

Deepfake X‑Rays: Even Experts Can’t Tell the Difference

March 26, 2026

In a recent experiment, medical image specialists were tested on their ability to spot fake X‑ray pictures created by artificial intelligence. The study used 264 images, split evenly between real scans and computer‑made ones. Participants came from twelve hospitals in six countries and ranged from f

science

AI Helps Spot Poppy Blooms Before You Head Out

March 26, 2026

The Antelope Valley is famous for its bright orange poppies, but spotting the best spots can feel like a gamble. A new tool built by a biologist named Steve Klosterman uses satellite pictures and weather data to predict where the flowers will be. He first needed it for his own trip, because he