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Local nurse puts health on Wayland’s agenda

April 11, 2026

Katie Stiff has stepped into the race for two open seats on Wayland’s Board of Health, giving voters a fresh face with hands-on experience. Though she moved to town only in 2020, she already sits on the board and works daily as a nurse practitioner at a major Boston hospital. Stiff’s path to public

health

Simple foods that naturally boost your body’s protein foundation

April 8, 2026

Your skin starts to feel less firm as you get older, and joints don’t move as smoothly. That’s often because collagen—the protein that holds your body together—slowly disappears. Sunlight, smoking, and poor sleep can speed up the loss, making wrinkles deeper and movements stiffer. Luckily, collagen

politics

Tax Talk: Democrats, Dollars and Dilemmas

April 7, 2026

The debate inside the Democratic Party is heating up around a simple question: who should pay taxes and how much? A growing number of hopefuls for 2026 state races and the 2028 presidential race are offering tax‑cut plans that sound appealing to voters who feel stretched by rising costs. Senat

politics

NASA’s science budget faces another big cut—what’s really at stake?

April 7, 2026

For the second year in a row, a new budget plan suggests slashing NASA’s science spending by nearly half. If passed, missions studying planets, stars, and Earth’s climate could be delayed or scrapped entirely. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch soon, and missions to Titan and near-

science

How Cells Feel Their Surroundings on Fiber-Based Materials

April 7, 2026

Scientists often ask: how do cells "know" if a surface is soft or stiff when it’s made of tiny fibers instead of a flat sheet? This question matters because the answer helps design better materials for healing wounds or growing new tissues. The study looks at two common ways to measure this stiffnes

health

Do Circus Performers Struggle More With Hip Flexibility?

April 6, 2026

Researchers looked into why some circus performers complain about hip pain during their acts. They focused on two things: the shape of the hip joint itself and how much it can move. The study tested performers who were already dealing with hip pain to see if there was a link between the joint's stru

entertainment

Why Adolescence Stands Out Among Crime Dramas

April 6, 2026

Adolescence isn’t just another crime show—it’s a bold experiment in storytelling that strips away the usual drama to show raw, painful truths. Set in the UK, the four-hour series follows Jamie, a 13-year-old boy accused of killing his classmate Katie. But unlike typical thrillers, it doesn’t rely on

lifestyle

Boulder’s icy dip warms hearts and raises funds

April 5, 2026

Every winter, some people jump into icy waters to raise money for good causes. In Boulder, hundreds chose to take a chilly leap last Saturday at the annual Polar Plunge. The event raises funds for Special Olympics Colorado, supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. This year’s plunge happe

health

New ways to handle and prevent lower back pain

April 5, 2026

Experts have been digging into how to stop and treat dull, constant back pain that isn’t caused by a specific injury. Studies from 2020 to 2025 suggest simple habits can make a big difference. Moving more often, even during work hours, seems to help more than sitting still for long stretches. People

sports

New Nike Shoes Celebrate Community and Speed

April 4, 2026

This weekend, Nike teams up with a local Oakland running group to launch two fresh sneakers aimed at runners who value both style and performance. The new designs—one sleek pair priced at $240 and another high-tech model at $280—drop online Saturday at 10 a. m. ET. What’s different here isn’t just t