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Summer Fun at the Staten Island Kids Museum

June 29, 2026

The Staten Island Children’s Museum opens its doors for a month of lively activities that blend movement, science, and community learning. Every Wednesday from 3:15 p. m. to 4 p. m. , visitors can join the Boogie Woogie series, where dancers from different cultures showcase styles like Zumba Kids an

health

How Simple Choices Can Add Years to Your Life

June 29, 2026

Living long is more about habits than miracles. A grandma who reached 97 proved that staying active and connected can keep you going. Science is pushing the limits, but everyday actions matter too. One study in Wales linked a shingles shot to fewer dementia cases over seven years. Resear

environment

Four Baby Bobcats Tagged at Rhode Island University

June 29, 2026

The University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences has recently captured four newborn bobcats for a wildlife study. These young cats were found during the spring, and researchers attached small GPS tags to them to track their movements. The project is a joint effort with

health

Measles Alert: What Travelers in Virginia Should Know

June 29, 2026

A recent health alert has highlighted a potential measles risk for people visiting or living in Buckingham and Cumberland Counties, Virginia. The state health department has broadened the outbreak zone to include both counties, urging residents and visitors to check their vaccination status. Those w

weather

Heat Crisis Over Paris Funerals

June 29, 2026

Paris is feeling the chill of an unexpected heat wave. The city’s mortuary owners are receiving a steady stream of calls, each one asking if there is still space for another body. The main cold room in a busy facility now holds 32 bodies, the maximum it can safely store. When families call to arr

health

A Gold‑Standard Kitchen for Seniors

June 29, 2026

The Flathead County Agency on Aging kitchen is busy preparing about 500 meals each day, feeding seniors in Kalispell and nearby towns through Meals on Wheels and on‑site lunches. Its executive chef, Dave Caron, who once ran gourmet kitchens, now focuses on safety and nutrition for older adults. He

health

Exploring Where Health Studies Go Beyond Numbers

June 29, 2026

"This review looks at how researchers are adding a new layer to health cost studies. They call it Extended Cost‑Effectiveness Analysis, or ECEA. Unlike the old method that only checks if a program saves money per health benefit, ECEA also asks who pays the bills. It adds a view on financial

health

Faces That Speak of Memory Loss

June 29, 2026

Scientists are turning to smiles and frowns as a new way to spot Alzheimer’s disease. Instead of looking only at brain scans, researchers are studying how the face changes when memory and thinking begin to fail. The main idea is that people with Alzheimer’s often show less emotion in their exp

politics

Heat Waves, Hot Politics: How Europe’s Right‑Wing Parties Are Turning Climate into Campaign

June 29, 2026

Europe’s right‑wing groups have a knack for turning crises into political ammunition. They jumped on the debt storm, then on migration, and later on the pandemic, always pointing fingers at established leaders for their choices. Now a new challenge is emerging: soaring temperatures across the contin

weather

Heat Wave Hits Europe Harder Than Ever

June 29, 2026

The heat that swept across France last week killed about a thousand more people than usual, the national health agency said. The spike happened when temperatures hit record highs in many countries, including Germany and the Czech Republic, which set new all‑time peaks. Scientists from a Europe