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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Samsung Electronics showcased its AI-strengthened Galaxy ecosystem at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9-12. The dedicated Mobile Experience Zone at Samsung’s booth pulled attendees in for one last glimpse at the company’s top innovations where visitors could experience the latest Galaxy products, including the Galaxy Book4 Series, and...
News Figuring out soil health ROI January 10, 2024 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Conservation, Cover crops, Crops, crops, Environment, Farm Income, Iowa, Nebraska, News, Soil Health Figuring out the return on investment with soil health tends to be complicated. Nebraska farmer Keith Berns owns a cover crop seed business and travels as a speaker. ...