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Neither Walking nor Running: Harvard’s Top Recommended Activity to Keep People Over 55 Strong and Fit
Why Harvard Experts Say This Gentle Exercise Beats Walking and Running For many people over 55, staying fit can feel like a challenge. Joints become more sensitive, recovery time increases, and the risk of injury rises. While walking and running are often the first exercises that come to mind, Harvard University experts suggest that there’s ... Read more
Do we set clocks back this weekend? When Daylight Saving Time officially ends in 2025
Clocks do move this weekend, and the shift comes with simple rules that keep life smooth. Something to look forward to at the end of daylight saving time is the night itself. You get one more hour to sleep, and if you are so inclined to set the clocks back, then by all means do ... Read more
Billionaire philanthropists Nancy and Rich Kinder commit to give 95% of their wealth — $10B — to Houston charities
Houston’s philanthropic story gains new momentum as Nancy and Rich Kinder promise an unprecedented gift to their city. The couple will direct most of their wealth to parks, arts, education, and hometown causes that shape daily life. Their focus stays local, while the message travels far. Giving, in their words, means leaving a place better ... Read more
Russia shut off gas worldwide after discovering this in Siberia: It’s white and all over the place.
An energy story turns on a hidden resource that moves fast and deep. Early signals point to a naturally formed supply that could change costs, pressures, and trade routes. Because demand keeps shifting, choices matter more than slogans. In that tense context, white hydrogen arrives as a fresh path that avoids heavy footprints while staying ... Read more
NASA Found a Secret Military Base Hidden 100 Feet Deep in Greenland’s Ice Shelf
The story starts with a flash on a radar screen, then widens into a Cold War echo. In April 2024, a NASA flight over Greenland captured images that led researchers to Camp Century, a city carved into ice. Buried roughly 100 feet down, this military base once masked a bigger plan. Scientists Chad Greene and ... Read more
Officials advance a new ban as thousands of households keep iconic creatures as pets: ‘They will understand eventually’
A decisive shift is underway as authorities move to end a harmful trade that turned beloved wildlife into living ornaments. The new rules target capture and commerce while signaling a broader push to restore damaged ecosystems. Communities expect change, because forests can thrive when pressure eases. Yet success will depend on vigilance, support, and honest ... Read more
Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts US Weather for Winter 2025
The winter weather this year may leave Americans guessing. The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims that this year will not be especially harsh, but will prove unpredictable with normal stretches followed by cold snaps. The venerable publication has been helping readers since 1792, and believes that much of the country will remain mostly mild, with slugs ... Read more
Officials propose banning common landscaping equipment with new bill: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’
Quieter blocks and cleaner air are within reach as city leaders weigh a ban on this landscaping equipment. The proposal, led by a key sponsor and backed by the environment chair, targets noise and pollution together. Residents, advocates, and even lawn pros see momentum building. Battery tools have matured, so the timing fits. The shift ... Read more
Camper shares frustrations after encountering concerning trend in protected parks: ‘People are getting bolder and bolder’
Silence should feel natural under the pines, yet lately that calm keeps slipping away. From crowded sites to late-night engines, small breaches pile up until the getaway feels fragile. Across protected parks, one frank camper’s story captures a larger shift: rules are ignored, gates are damaged, and courtesy fades. Readers who love wild places ask ... Read more
Billionaire philanthropists Nancy and Rich Kinder vow to give 95% of their wealth — $10B — to Houston charities
Houston’s most visible givers are turning private success into public good, at scale and with urgency. According to Nancy and Rich Kinder, 95% of their wealth, over $10 billion, will be donated to projects that improve Houston’s parks, arts, education, and overall quality of life. Their announcement considers wealth as stewardship not status, and builds ... Read more
World’s largest asset manager BlackRock to employees: You cannot carry your phones and laptops to China, alternatively …
Phones and laptops stay home, because BlackRock just redrew the rules for travel to China. An internal memo effective July 16 limits company devices, blocks VPN access, and cuts corporate logins on Chinese networks. Staff must rely on loaner phones, while access also pauses during personal trips. The shift reflects sharper security posture as tensions ... Read more
Another sporting goods retailer disappearing forever after 103 years
A North Carolina icon says goodbye after more than a century Some stores feel like they’ll last forever — the kind that have survived wars, recessions, and decades of change. But even the most enduring local businesses sometimes reach their final chapter. That’s what’s happening to Sherman’s Sports, a beloved North Carolina sporting goods store ... Read more
Honda Gold Wing 2025 Official Reveal Showcases Legendary Touring Heritage, Revolutionary Powertrain, Advanced Features And Premium Rider Comfort Options
Some names carry more than history, they carry emotion, silence, and the hum of open roads. This is one of them. With its newest creation, Honda doesn’t just unveil a machine; it reawakens an idea that has defined freedom for decades. The announcement resonates far beyond engineering or performance, hinting at a transformation guided by ... Read more
Tesla exec speaks out on Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation package: ‘There isn’t anyone else out there like Elon’
Startling targets meet a singular figure, and markets are already arguing the odds. The board is backing Elon Musk, and the plan attached to his name dwarfs every benchmark. Supporters see a decade-long moonshot. Critics see risky timing, given recent stumbles. Both sides agree on one thing: the next ten years will test strategy, execution, ... Read more
Disney Announces Hulu Phase-Out Window
Big changes are coming to Disney’s streaming world, and they arrive in clear stages. The company is sunsetting the standalone app Hulu while strengthening one brand inside Disney+. On October 8, that brand takes over outside the United States, and a fully unified experience follows in 2026. In the meantime, users will notice a fresh ... Read more
Geologists unearth a deposit of more than 1,000 tons of gold
Beneath this layer of earth is something extraordinary—a primitive layer of earth that hides a treasure of immeasurable value. In an isolated area, geologists have discovered evidence of what could soon become one of the most important discoveries of its kind. The scale, the depth, and the size of this discovery all bring a sense ... Read more
Mexican chain announces Chapter 11 bankruptcy; 24 restaurants closed
Customers woke up to news that a well-known Mexican brand is restructuring, and the stakes feel real. Behind the scenes, lawyers, lenders, and landlords now influence tomorrow’s menu and jobs. Because the filing uses Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the goal is survival, not surrender. Expect steady service for now, while court hearings set the pace. Watch ... Read more
