The North American Vasa Festival of Races is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Traverse City; the event began in 1977 and the permanent Vasa Trail was formalized in 1991.
The article connects dehumanizing public imagery and arguments against group-focused research with measurable health harms, citing the medical concept of “weathering” and disparities such as higher rates of diabetes and maternal deaths among Black women.
Experts identify six nutrients—magnesium, B vitamins, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3s and zinc—that are commonly highlighted for older adults because aging can reduce nutrient absorption and some people discuss supplements to address low intake.
Northwestern researchers report that amyloid-beta 42 accumulates inside synaptic vesicles and that the antiseizure drug levetiracetam reduced this peptide's formation in laboratory models; analysis of prior clinical trials showed a small delay between dementia diagnosis and death among patients who took levetiracetam.
UCLA announced the SoCal Quantum Alliance, a regional coalition of universities, research centers and companies focused on coordinating quantum research, workforce development and industry engagement. The alliance builds on UCLA's Center for Quantum Science and Engineering and the statewide Quantum California initiative.
Officials reported nine people killed and 25 injured in the Feb. 10 Tumbler Ridge, B.C., attack; authorities said the suspected shooter died of a self-inflicted injury and investigators are continuing to search for a motive.
Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett was pictured taking photos as girlfriend Chloe Kim completed a qualifying run in the women’s halfpipe; Kim posted the top qualifying score of 90.25 despite a recent labrum injury.
The New York Federal Reserve reports a sharp jump in student loan delinquencies at the end of 2025 and student loan balances near $1.7 trillion.
More than 1,000 people have volunteered to be tested as potential kidney donors for Bijou Phillips, but doctors have not yet found a compatible match; she remains hospitalized and family members are reported to be at her side.
Industry figures including Geoff Keighley, Hideo Kojima, Phil Spencer and Todd Howard paid tribute to Vince Zampella during a DICE Summit 2026 keynote, recalling his leadership and mentorship; Zampella died in December in a car accident at age 55.
