Montana health organizations say a state government backlog in paying its contractors has hindered their ability to provide care, and they worry the bottleneck’s ripple effects will be felt long after the money comes through. Several organizations waiting for contracts to be approved and funding to arrive said that more than 200 private and public […]
AI fortune telling, accessible gaming, a flying taxi and Martha Stewart
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Welcome to CES 2024. This multi-day trade event put on by the Consumer Technology Association is expected to bring some 130,000 attendees and more than 4,000 exhibitors to Las Vegas. The latest advances and gadgets across personal tech, transportation, health care, sustainability and more will be on display, with burgeoning uses […]
Scholar serves community in health care & military
Leksie Boese is no stranger to fighting for her place. Born with a hole in her heart, the now 25-year-old needed a feeding tube for four months as a baby to grow strong enough for open-heart surgery. When Boese wanted to join the military in 2017, she had to fight for that too. “I just […]
2024 Virginia General Assembly session begins with Democrats in control of both House and Senate
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The wait is over — members have officially been sworn in and the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session is officially underway. In a press conference on the session’s opening day, Democrats told reporters they’ll use their majorities in both the House of Delegates and Senate to try and improve Virginia’s public […]
Best Chrome Nail Polishes Metallic Silver Gold Manicure
Perhaps the quintessential chrome hue is the classic metallic silver. Like molten metal, this mirror-like finish is chic, modern, and statement-making without being loud. Finding the right shade among glitter, shimmer, and metallic finishes may evoke a Devil Wears Prada “they’re so different” vibe, but chrome is uniquely characterized by its shiny, bright properties and […]
Tetris President Henk Rogers reacts to teen who beat the game
In December, a 13-year-old Oklahoma boy became the first person believed to ever “beat” the original Nintendo version of the classic video game Tetris. Willis Gibson is known to the gaming world as “blue scuti.” At level 157, Gibson reached the notorious “kill screen” — the point in the game where it becomes unplayable because […]
Families are loving this virtual reality video game experience in Dublin – 614NOW
If you’re itching for an activity that will get you and the family moving, while still staying warm inside of course, there’s a new(ish) interactive experience in Central Ohio that’s gaining buzz all over the world – one that even Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake have invested in. This celebrity-backed concept, Sandbox VR, combines motion […]
Travel should be a learning experience, not just spectacle
John Rex I recently sent a holiday greeting to distant friends in which I mentioned how grateful I am to have wonderful memories of living in other countries with very different cultures. One response included a note that the writer and her husband had visited 80 countries. That got me to thinking that I had […]
Virginia Senate Democrats Decline to Adopt Proportional Party Representation on Committees
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrats who control the Virginia Senate made clear Wednesday they plan to continue the practice of stacking General Assembly committees with their own members in a proportion greater than their razor-thin 21-19 majority. The move disappointed some legislators and government observers, who had called on the chamber to adopt the practice […]
Why Apple’s Innovative Edge Makes It the Leader in the Tech World
Apple Inc. has consistently set the benchmark for innovation in the technology sector, a feat achieved through a series of groundbreaking products that have redefined market standards. One of the most significant milestones in Apple’s history is the introduction of the iPhone in 2007. The iPhone revolutionized the smartphone industry with its sleek design, intuitive […]









