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Discovering the Inflammatory Core of Back Pain

July 25, 2026

A recent study examines a bright spot seen on MRI scans of the lower back, known as the high‑intensity zone or HIZ. This spot appears inside the tough outer layer of a spinal disc and is linked to chronic back pain. Researchers view it as an active area where inflammation, new blood vessels, a

health

Blood Drives Need You Now

July 25, 2026

The Red Cross says the country is running low on blood because fewer people are giving. Last month, donations fell almost a quarter of what was needed. Because of this gap, hospitals could run out of the blood they use for surgeries, emergency care and cancer treatment. The organization urg

crime

A Shock on the Upper West Side: A Hate‑Crime Stabbing and Its Consequences

July 25, 2026

A man named Raul Morales, 51, was taken into custody after a series of knife attacks that shocked the Upper West Side. During one afternoon, he stabbed an Asian man on W. 84th St. and then, minutes later, used a screwdriver to wound a Jewish man near a synagogue on Amsterdam Ave. The police say Mora

technology

Learning to Play Pokémon Cards with Smart AI

July 24, 2026

A team at DeNA showed how they taught a computer to win the Pokémon Trading Card Game on mobile. The game, released in late 2024, asks players to build a deck of 20 cards and battle others online. Each match ends when one side knocks out three Pokémon, but the rules are full of hidden tricks: cards

health

Medicare’s New Pay Plans: Who Gets Covered?

July 24, 2026

In recent years, Medicare has shifted from paying doctors simply for the number of visits to rewarding them based on how well patients stay healthy. This approach, called value‑based payment, aims to cut costs and improve care quality. But not everyone benefits equally. The first change involves a

sports

Celebrating Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Stars

July 24, 2026

The high school sports awards in Northwest Pennsylvania have wrapped up, with plaques handed out over the last few weeks. The Erie Times‑News highlighted District 10 athletes of the year for each sport, plus major team and individual honors. Cathedral Prep captured the Varsity Cup for large sc

celebrities

Darlene Love’s 85‑Year Secret to Staying Young

July 24, 2026

Darlene Love, the singer known for “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), ” is turning 85 on July 26. She recently promoted her new documentary and shared how she keeps feeling fresh at any age. She says the biggest trick is a positive attitude. “I love life! ” she told her interviewers, laughing that

health

Pennsylvania Faces Rising Measles Cases as Vaccination Rates Drop

July 24, 2026

The number of measles infections in Pennsylvania has climbed sharply, with more than twenty new cases reported last week alone. In the Philadelphia suburbs, Chester County now records 13 confirmed infections since April, and seven of those appeared just this Monday. Lancaster County has become the

business

New Toy Store Brings Magic Back to Times Square

July 24, 2026

A big new shop will open on West 42nd Street, a block that used to be known for crime and adult entertainment. The store is called House of Spells, and it sells toys and collectibles from popular fantasy series like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones. It will start selling on July

sports

Pole Clash in Hungary: A Close Call for the Rising Star

July 24, 2026

The race weekend began with a tight shootout for pole position on the Hungaroring circuit. A young Brazilian driver, part of Ferrari’s development program, had a chance to add another top spot to his résumé but was narrowly outpaced by the ART Grand Prix competitor, who clocked a lap of 1:28. 896. T