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asian workers

How faith and care shape end-of-life support

May 5, 2026

Many people facing serious illness or loss turn to spirituality for comfort, not just medicine. When health declines or death is near, fear and sadness often take over. But beliefs—like prayers to saints or traditions from different cultures—can help people find purpose again. Nurses who understand

celebrities

A Big Night Out With a Side of Protest

May 5, 2026

The Met Gala’s red carpet was packed with stars this week, but the glitz wasn’t the only thing drawing attention. While models and musicians posed in over-the-top outfits, a group of protesters outside made sure no one forgot about the event’s biggest sponsor: a billionaire known for running one of

education

Behind the scenes: When substitute teachers go above and beyond

May 5, 2026

The recent awards for substitute educators Esther Yardumian-Smyth and Celia Effrig show that recognizing everyday heroes isn’t just about grand gestures—it’s about seeing the quiet power of persistence. While full-time teachers often get the spotlight, these two winners prove that substitute roles c

health

Needles on wheels: Bangor steps up clean needle game

May 5, 2026

Bangor is quietly gearing up to let health workers drop off clean syringes at home for people in its HIV case management program. This follows a city council committee vote to allow the public health department to seek certification for syringe delivery services. The move comes as HIV cases rise in

crime

Tracking trouble: How a five-year effort failed to prevent a violent act

May 5, 2026

Police records show officers repeatedly tried to help a man whose mental health struggles led to increasingly disruptive behavior. Neighbors first flagged concerns in 2021 after he was seen with a gun and acting strangely near his home. Officers responded but couldn’t force treatment or remove his w

crime

Understanding the risks in American hospital violence

May 5, 2026

Since 2000, shootings in U. S. hospitals have become a serious issue that affects everyone inside. Doctors, nurses, patients, and even family members can face harm from these unpredictable acts. What makes this problem worse is that most people don’t fully realize how often it happens or why it occu

politics

One in a dozen: How San Diego County might pay for bigger services

May 5, 2026

San Diego County could soon ask its residents to pay a little more at the cash register to fund services that many agree are stretched thin. Volunteers backing a half-cent sales-tax boost just delivered 151, 000 signatures—far more than the 103, 000 needed to land the question on the November ballot

politics

Small businesses get a big shout-out in Washington

May 5, 2026

Every year, the U. S. sets aside a week to recognize the millions of small businesses that keep the economy moving. This time around, one Utah company stood out among the honorees. Beacon Commercial Door and Lock, a Salt Lake City business run by third-generation owner Chad Riches, was singled out f

technology

How Undercover Tech Journalism Exposed Meta’s Harmful Practices

May 5, 2026

Reuters recently earned a Pulitzer Prize for uncovering how Meta’s platforms—Facebook and Instagram—profited from risky AI chatbots and shady ads. Their investigation relied on leaked internal documents and clever undercover methods, like creating fake user profiles to test the platforms’ hidden fea

opinion

Why Two Milestones Show America Still Has Work to Do

May 5, 2026

The U. S. is getting ready for its 250th birthday, and that’s bringing up tough questions. Who really built this country? Who will shape the next century? The conversations usually focus on famous figures from the past, but today’s business leaders matter just as much. For 25 years, an award has bee