The meatpacking industry employees and their families are on my mind as the closure of the Lexington, Nebraska, Tyson plant nears its closure date in January. More than 3,200 employees will lose their ...

After a heatwave in China, a cat owner from Henan province suddenly noticed that his Siamese cat’s face looked quite different. The dark mask around its blue eyes had almost disappeared. But how is ...

From tariffs and trade policies to the longest government shutdown in history, farmers have been hit from all angles.

This year brought viewers a brand-new way to explore Central Illinois with WAND’s original series Around the 217, ...

To address the problem, animal advocates have successfully campaigned to pass laws in hundreds of cities, counties, and states that prohibit pet stores from selling pets. Momentum continued in 2025: ...

The Ridge Creek Cozy Round Pet Bed is priced lower than many basic replacements, let alone beds made with high-quality memory foam. The large 36-inch version costs $24.98 and is currently in stores, ...

Growing up in Burney, Mike Vessels associated Christmas with snow and snowmen, but down in Chico there was a gap. It didn’t ...

For nearly 20 years, local women photojournalists trained and employed by Global Press documented life in places rarely seen in global media. From moments of everyday resilience to intimate portrayals ...

It’s human nature to reflect fondly over what once was. But sometimes, as with workplace safety, the golden era is still to ...

A few of the year’s most impressive hotel stays recalibrated our standards for great hospitality, deepened our experiences of the places we visited, and inspired us to linger after checkout. From a ...

For the first time, US schools could soon offer plant-based milk to students—no doctor’s note required. Children in school lunch lines across the US may soon have more access to plant-based milk than ...

Just a short drive from Logan and about 90 minutes north of Salt Lake City, Hyrum offers a refreshing escape from Utah’s more trafficked destinations. Here, traffic jams are caused by the occasional ...