Fuel costs hit tourism, costing jobs in the hinterland

Early morning light illuminating the Flinders Ranges in the distance

Every morning, Jules Hofele wakes up to the sound of roosters crowing and the sight of rugged red mountain peaks above vast green fields. For the 24-year-old German backpacker, life at Mt Little Station in the Flinders Ranges is very different to life back home. Iran War Updates: Check out our blog for the latest … Read more

Ozempic, Wegovy: Why GLP-1 drugs don’t work for everyone

GLP-1 injection pen on a white surface

Share on PinterestResearch has found that the effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs can vary based on an individual’s genetics. Image credit: Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP, Getty Images GLP-1 therapeutics do not necessarily work for everyone. A new study suggests that about 10% of people carry a genetic variation and explains why. A new review suggests that … Read more

It’s time to stop interviewing this kid.

It's time to stop interviewing this kid.

The kid in question is Brayden “Clavicle” Peters, the blandly handsome face of the recent “Look Max” trend Breaking containment from the red pill circle. Looksmaxxing, for the uninitiated, is the act of breaking bones and dousing yourself with pharmaceutical drugs until you achieve conventional attractiveness. This is an extreme reaction to the unique problems … Read more

The strength training expert behind ‘New York’s Hardest Workout’ shares 3 moves to build muscle fast

The strength training expert behind 'New York's Hardest Workout' shares 3 moves to build muscle fast

Ever since he was a child, James McMillian learned the importance of getting stronger slowly. Loading audio narration… McMillian said he was diagnosed with asthma at birth and doctors advised his parents not to let him play sports like youth tackle football. “I started telling myself that I needed to train harder,” McMillian told Business … Read more

MetroHealth primary care providers seek unionization

Cleveland’s MetroHealth Medical Center has been in the Brooklyn Center neighborhood since 1837

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Seeking a voice in management decisions, caregivers at MetroHealth System are taking steps to unionize, organizers announced Tuesday. The proposed MetroHealth Primary Care Provider Coalition would be a chapter of AFSCME Ohio Council 8, organizers said. The union will include MetroHealth physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice nurse practitioners (APRNs). Organizers said … Read more

‘Blue Zones’ living with a ‘nonna’ twist could be the key to longevity

An elderly woman in the kitchen is kneading dough on a floured wooden surface.

I put down the phone and pick up the ladle. While you were busy grinding meat for promotions, Italian grandmas were busy grinding meat to make homemade sausages. They were so busy taking long walks to the market, rolling out pasta dough, and stealing dips from the Mediterranean that they didn’t care about their wrinkles, … Read more

Landmark Inova Alexandria Hospital marks biggest milestone | ALXnow

Landmark Inova Alexandria Hospital marks biggest milestone | ALXnow

Inova Hospital Center staff and public servants attend the dedication ceremony of the landmark Inova Alexandria Hospital on April 13, 2026. (Staff photo by James Cullum) Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley signs the final beam during the dedication ceremony for the landmark Inova Alexandria Hospital on April 13, 2026. (Staff photo by James Cullum) City Council … Read more

University of Chicago announces partnership with AI Research Commons and Microsoft to accelerate AI startups in the Midwest – Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Release date Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Selected early-stage startups will receive technical and go-to-market support from Microsoft for Startups, up to $350,000 in startup credits for eligible services, access to AI models, connection to the Bay Area AI Investor Network and support from UC Chicago student interns. The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship … Read more

Northwell builds new $6 million radiology suite for cancer treatment at Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Northwell builds new $6 million radiology suite for cancer treatment at Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Northwell Health is opening a $6 million radiology suite at Long Island Jewish Medical Center to help doctors provide more targeted cancer treatment to patients. Northwell’s new interventional radiology room, which opened at New Hyde Park Hospital on March 23, is equipped with technology that generates 3D images of a patient’s body, allowing for more … Read more

Mental health crisis hits Pennsylvania farmer hotline, calls and texts down 300%

Mental health crisis hits Pennsylvania farmer hotline, calls and texts down 300%

This story was created by Spotlight PA State University Regional Officean independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public service journalism in Pennsylvania. Sign up for Talk of the Town, a newsletter that takes a deep dive into local stories, events and more from north central Pennsylvania. Spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. BELLEFONT — In Pennsylvania, calls and texts … Read more