High school senior Ford Mauntel was born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome, had three surgeries before age four, and now plays football while raising awareness about congenital heart disease.
Michigan’s Hunters Feeding Michigan program donated more than 560,000 servings of venison to food banks last year and has expanded to provide deer hearts for anatomy classes and deerskin gloves to shelters.
The historic Marion mansion formerly known as the Henderson House was purchased by Gutschmidt Properties and renamed The Smyth; the property has 52 residential units. The new owner plans upgrades and is pursuing grant support for an elevator and solar panels.
A University of Pennsylvania study of 25 healthy adults found that pink noise around 50 decibels was linked with about 19 fewer minutes of REM sleep, while earplugs largely prevented deep-sleep loss from aircraft noise.
This piece lists 28 moments from roughly 2016–2026 that highlight Black-led businesses, cultural projects, political firsts, and community restitution efforts across Oregon.
Singapore's 2026 Budget announced a package of AI measures, including a national AI council chaired by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, a 'Champions of AI' programme, and expanded Enterprise Innovation Scheme tax deductions for AI spending capped at S$50,000 per year for 2027–28.
Light therapy using roughly 10,000‑lux lamps is reported to provide short-term relief from fatigue and low mood after the Daylight Saving Time change, and some studies suggest blue and green wavelengths may be most effective.
Left-hander Framber Valdez signed a reported $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers and was introduced at a Lakeland, Fla., press conference; his journey from the Dominican Republic and a long Houston tenure were central to the presentation.
Mohamed Diawara began playing after watching his sister as a child and has worked into the New York rotation, including a 14-point game in a win at Philadelphia.
Black History Month highlights the culture, history and achievements of Black Americans, and a series of community events in Riverhead and nearby towns are scheduled through February, including a 17th annual celebration on Feb. 12 and multiple library film screenings later in the month.
