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A Man’s New Prison Sentence After a Day of Chaos

May 28, 2026

The story begins in Kent County, Michigan, where a 46‑year‑old former juvenile lifer was sentenced to prison again. He had been released in 2023 after serving 27 years for a 1996 murder that followed an armed robbery. His release was part of a larger shift in how the courts treat young offenders, bu

health

Health Coverage in 2025: What the Numbers Really Say

May 28, 2026

In 2025, roughly one in twelve Americans was without health insurance, a figure that has not changed much from the previous year. This steady rate masks an underlying shift: the number of people lacking coverage has risen by about 800, 000, largely because the U. S. population grew. A notable portio

crime

Unraveling a 40‑Year‑Old Crime with DNA

May 28, 2026

A life‑sentence inmate now faces a new capital murder charge after DNA testing linked him to a Dallas homicide that happened in 1986. The victim, Ruby Battee, was sexually assaulted and killed after a stranger forced his way into her home. Back then, investigators could only recover a small amount

entertainment

Family‑Run Petting Zoo Brings Smiles to the County

May 28, 2026

A small idea at a pumpkin patch turned into a traveling petting zoo that now visits schools, parties and community events across East Contra Costa County and beyond. Robert and Katy Kerling started the venture after a neighbor asked them to run a petting zoo at a local pumpkin patch in 2023. Their o

health

Sleep Patterns in Moms May Shape Baby Bones

May 28, 2026

A study of 300 expectant mothers examined how the quality of their sleep could leave a lasting mark on genes that control bone growth in newborns. Researchers focused on three key genes—WNT10B, CTNNB1, and OPG—that belong to the Wnt/β‑catenin and RANKL/OPG pathways, both essential for bone health. T

crime

Breakthrough in a decades-old murder case thanks to modern science

May 28, 2026

In 1993, a woman named Randy Gail Sperino disappeared from Granite City, Illinois, after being seen entering a dark pickup truck. Her body was later found in a nearby field, brutally killed. For over three decades, this shocking case remained unsolved. Then, in a surprising turn, new forensic techno

lifestyle

Tuscaloosa’s new $150 million riverfront resort: what to expect when it opens in 2028

May 28, 2026

Plans for a flashy riverfront resort in Tuscaloosa are finally taking shape. Developers broke ground this month on a $150 million complex that promises a sports-heavy experience just a short walk from the University of Alabama. The project isn’t just another hotel—it’s a full mini-neighborhood with

crypto

A Texas bank turns up the heat on Wall Street with crypto-friendly banking

May 28, 2026

A mid-sized bank in Texas just flipped the script on how U. S. finance handles digital money. United Texas Bank quietly earned a national banking license in May, giving it the same power as Wall Street giants like JPMorgan or Bank of America. Unlike those traditional firms that still treat crypto li

science

Young Scientists and Engineers Changing Healthcare and Science in Asia

May 28, 2026

This year’s standout young researchers and entrepreneurs in Asia are tackling big challenges in science and healthcare. Their work spans from decoding brain signals to designing AI tools that respect privacy. Some, like Hikari Okita, dive deep into genetics, studying xeno-nucleic acids (XNA). Unlike

health

A Story About Changing Habits and Dropping Pounds

May 28, 2026

Nathan Coleman didn’t set out to lose weight—he set out to ride a horse. The TV host had signed up for a show segment where guests needed to weigh themselves beforehand. At 337 pounds, he was too heavy for the ranch’s rules. Instead of saddling up, he walked beside the horse while his crew rode ahea