Weather forecasters were preparing. They knew severe storms would hit Rochester, Minnesota, and the surrounding areas in the late-night hours long after the summer sun set on July 28. “That’s kind of the worst-case scenario for meteorologists, when you have these strong thunderstorms capable of producing 80 to 90 mph winds and spin-up tornadoes,” KTTC […]
Do you ever walk into a room, only to completely blank on why you’re there? That could be because, according to a new study, 65% of our actions are the result of habitual behaviors, as opposed to intentional motives. A team of researchers from the U.S., U.K. and Australia devised a novel way to determine […]
Around 7.2 million Americans are currently estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease,and experts such as those at the National Health Institute say that number could grow to 13.8 million by 2060. As researchers say that indicates clinicians will face “major challenges” in coming years, they are urging people to take a closer look into the lifestyle […]
The man who opened fire in the NFL’s New York City headquarters in July was found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as CTE, the NYC medical examiner’s office confirmed Friday. The shooter killed four people, including a New York Police Department officer. CTE is a serious, progressive brain disease caused by repeated head […]
Many companies are revisiting return-to-office mandates, citing data that suggests in-person work leads to better outcomes. Earlier this month, Microsoft announced all of their employees will begin working at least three days a week in the office starting in February of 2026. A 2024 study of S&P 500 firms found that return-to-office policies frequently followed […]
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his administration’s plans to deploy federal troops in Portland, Oregon, calling the city “War ravaged.” Portland would become the third U.S. city to see a federal troop deployment, following similar moves in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., over the summer. ‘Protecting war ravaged Portland’ In a Saturday post to […]
Alaska residents are set to get $1,000 checks sent to them beginning next week. It all stems from the Alaska Permanent Fund, which was created through an amendment to the state’s constitution in 1976. The amendment makes it so at least 25% of “all mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, federal mineral revenue sharing […]
Team USA captain Collin Morikawa said before the opening of the 2025 Ryder Cup that he hoped American golf fans would bring “absolute chaos” to Bethpage Black this weekend. Judging from European captain Rory McIlroy’s expletive-laden outburst Saturday morning, the fans delivered. Team Europe is comfortably leading the Americans in Saturday play. McIlroy and company […]
It’s a staple of undergraduate students’ diets, but new research suggests that too many bowls of ramen noodles could lead to a premature death. The study, which surveyed more than 6,700 people, spanned nearly half a decade. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging surveyed 6,725 Japanese participants aged 40 and […]
The PCS Joint Task Force adjusted the hours of the call center to Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT.
