Hutchinson native Joe Meier, 25, is the author of a new lifestyle book, “Move Better, Eat Smarter, Live Happier: Strategies for Finding Balance.” The fitness professional and business owner is the featured speaker at a “Meet the Author” program from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 3, at the Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. […]

BRATTLEBORO — Ever since grade school, Michael R. Fitzgerald knew he wanted to work in law enforcement. That conviction was affirmed in high school, when he accompanied Brattleboro police officers — members of the department he now heads — on ride-alongs on career day. “It’s always something I’ve been interested in,” he said. But most […]

After standing as one of Lancôme’s longtime leading ladies, Isabella Rossellini is here to reclaim her spot—and this time with a purpose. As one of the most iconic faces behind the beauty brand, the Italian beauty is returning to her coveted ambassador position at the age of 65, proving once again that beauty is ageless. Rossellini first signed with […]

A wave of attacks across Afghanistan has left more than 25 people dead, most of them soldiers, officials say. In the worst incident, Taliban militants stormed an army post in the western province of Farah, killing 22 soldiers. A suicide attack in the capital Kabul left at least three security officers dead. There has been […]

The discounts were offered to members traveling to the NRA’s annual convention in Dallas The NRA has faced a consumer backlash following a school shooting in Parkland, Florida last week that left 17 people dead. Companies such as Symantec, First National Bank of Omaha, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and others have also ended their discount partnerships with the […]

BY DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Counting up the medals, Pyeongchang was a lackluster Olympics for the U.S. team, and the post-mortems will soon begin about what went right and wrong. It’s worth taking the same look at NBC’s performance, because the network is locked into showing the Olympics every two years […]

The technology that drives science forward is forever accelerating, but the same can’t be said for science communication. The basic process still holds many vestiges from its early days — that is the 17th century. Some scientists are pressing to change that critical part of the scientific enterprise. Here’s what they’re confronting: When researchers studying […]

Radio host Tony Katz blasted the companies that announced they were cutting ties with the National Rifle Association. In the wake of the Florida school shooting, several social media users pressured companies listed as working with the NRA on discounts and other programs to drop their affiliation. Initially, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and First National Bank of […]

WASHINGTON — In a fiery speech to supporters on Friday, President Trump went after his vanquished opponent from 2016. “We had a crooked candidate,” he declared. The crowd responded with a signature chant from the campaign trail: “Lock her up!” About three hours later and 10 miles to the north, Mr. Trump’s former deputy campaign […]

Black Panther celebrates black culture on several fronts Black Panther is in many ways a love letter to black culture. Africa has traditionally been an unsophisticated bit player in American media, often portrayed as backward, savage, and chaotic in everything from news coverage to films. It’s a portrayal that has left little room for other interpretations, which […]