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Michigan's top health official steps aside just months before governor's term ends

June 23, 2026

Elizabeth Hertel, who runs Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services, announced she will leave her job at the end of June. Her departure comes months before Governor Gretchen Whitmer finishes her term in January 2027. The announcement didn’t say where Hertel is going next, leaving many curi

business

Social media buzz during World Cup: Are these stocks actually winning?

June 23, 2026

During the World Cup, thousands of videos popped up online showing people from other countries discovering American snacks, drinks, and fast food. Some folks can’t get enough of nacho cheese sauce or trying out regional specialties like Southern comfort food. But here’s the big question: Are these v

health

Finding New Ways to Fight Alzheimer's: The Promise and Problems of Targeting Brain Plaques

June 22, 2026

For decades, scientists have focused on a sticky protein called amyloid-beta as a key suspect in Alzheimer's disease. This protein forms clumps in the brain that many believe trigger the memory loss and thinking problems seen in patients. Drug companies have spent billions developing treatments that

celebrities

Famous faces and their flying offices: how three stars use private jets

June 21, 2026

The Bombardier Global Express jet first took to the skies in the mid-1990s and quickly became a benchmark for long-haul private travel. Unlike earlier private planes that rattled and leaked, this one promised a quieter ride and enough room for a small team. It could whisk passengers from New York to

opinion

How a Desert Lizard Saved Thousands of Lives

June 20, 2026

A lizard that can wait months without eating sparked a breakthrough in medicine. Scientists noticed the Gila monster keeps its blood sugar steady during long fasts, and a researcher at a Veterans Affairs hospital isolated a venom component that mimics a human gut hormone but lasts much longer. ...

science

Alcohol’s Hidden Threat to Brain Cells

June 20, 2026

Scientists have found that long‑term drinking can cause dangerous build‑ups of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s in lab-grown human brain cells. Researchers grew neurons from patient‑derived stem cells and also created tiny “brain organoids” that mimic parts of the human cortex. When these cells wer

politics

Supreme Court Splits Over Plea Deal Waivers

June 19, 2026

The highest court recently ruled on a case that shows disagreement even among its most conservative justices. The dispute began when Munson Hunter III admitted guilt to a fraud charge and accepted a plea deal that removed nine other counts. In return, he gave up his right to appeal the sentence. A

science

Building Better Peptide Drugs with a Modular Click‑Chemistry Toolkit

June 19, 2026

A new approach lets scientists mix and match parts of peptide drugs to hit several targets at once. Traditional multi‑receptor peptides are hard to make because each new combo needs a brand‑new, large chain built from scratch. The team solved this by creating a scaffold made of polyethylene glycol t

lifestyle

Fresh Crab Cakes with a Pesto Twist and Bright Corn‑Tomato Salad

June 17, 2026

The recipe starts by mixing a small amount of pesto into mayonnaise, creating a bright sauce that lifts the natural sweetness of crab without masking it. This creamy blend is then folded with fresh crab meat, a beaten egg, and panko crumbs to form two round cakes. After seasoning with salt and peppe

entertainment

Will aliens shake up our faith?

June 14, 2026

Movies often mix big questions with space creatures. One recent film asks if meeting aliens could challenge people’s beliefs about God. The plot follows a nun who wonders why a higher power would create a huge universe but only share it with humans. Her question touches on a real debate: Could alien