Are right-brained people really more creative? Here’s what the science really tells us

Are right-brained people really more creative? Here’s what the science really tells us

Perth, Are you logical, detail-oriented or good with numbers? You must be “left-brained”. Are right-brained people really more creative? Here’s what the science really tells us Creative, artistic and intuitive? You must be “right-brained”. Personality quizzes and career advice passed down through generations have many of us thinking we’re powered by one side of our … Read more

In 1995, an Illinois recreation manager bought 100 acres near a major lake; decades later, his conservation work is protecting a creek that supplies drinking water to about 30,000 people

In 1995, an Illinois recreation manager bought 100 acres near a major lake; decades later, his conservation work is protecting a creek that supplies drinking water to about 30,000 people

When Greg Reising bought roughly 100 acres near Kinkaid Lake in southern Illinois in 1995, he was looking for a place where he could spend time outdoors and connect with wildlife. Decades later, the property has become part of a much larger conservation effort aimed at protecting the creek system that feeds a reservoir serving … Read more

Pittsburg BART shooting update: 3 people injured; scary videos emerge, when Antioch-North Concord trains will resume

Three people were injured in a BART platform shooting. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

Three people were injured in a shooting at a BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train platform in Pittsburg, California on September 28. A potential suspect has also been detained. Three people were injured in a BART platform shooting. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) BART notified the incident took place on the BART to Antioch transfer … Read more

In 2020, a New Jersey man lost his job and began mowing lawns for free; six years later, his volunteer network has grown to more than 2,000 people across all 50 US states

In 2020, a New Jersey man lost his job and began mowing lawns for free; six years later, his volunteer network has grown to more than 2,000 people across all 50 US states

(Photo: Courtesy of Wahl) When Brian Schwartz lost his digital marketing job during the COVID-19 pandemic in the summer of 2020, he pulled out his lawnmower and began cutting grass for elderly neighbors in Wayne, New Jersey. Six years later, that simple act has grown into a nationwide volunteer movement operating in all 50 U.S. … Read more

Charles Baker started a two-person garage business in 1980 so his son could have a job; 46 years later, the nonprofit he built in Malvern has hired, trained and mentored more than 12,500 people

Charles Baker started a two-person garage business in 1980 so his son could have a job; 46 years later, the nonprofit he built in Malvern has hired, trained and mentored more than 12,500 people

Charles Baker and his wife, Louise, inside the Baker Industries building in Malvern in 2003. Charles P. Baker III, who started a small business in his garage in 1980 to create a job for his son, went on to build an organisation that helped more than 12,500 people find work. Baker, who co-founded Baker Industries … Read more

‘People of Russia support our efforts’: Putin says record turnout shows Russians back his military agenda in Ukraine

‘People of Russia support our efforts’: Putin says record turnout shows Russians back his military agenda in Ukraine

File photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said high voter turnout in the country’s parliamentary election showed public support for his policies and for the armed forces fighting in Ukraine, after preliminary results gave his United Russia party a record parliamentary majority.More than 97% of the votes … Read more

Two people arrested near Nancy Guthrie’s home? Explosive claims emerge amid probe, ‘Believed to be related to…’

FILE PHOTO: A sign reads stands amid yellow flowers left at the house of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home on February 1, in Tucson, U.S., February 21, 2026.  REUTERS/Rebecca Noble/File Photo (REUTERS)

Social media posts claim that two people have been taken into custody after the execution of a search warrant less than two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home. The X account WWG1WGA shared the news, citing NewsNation. FILE PHOTO: A sign reads stands amid yellow flowers left at the house of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother … Read more

‘People who call me a paperwork American’: Indian-origin Trump aide triggers MAGA row, says she faces racist comments daily

'People who call me a paperwork American': Indian-origin Trump aide triggers MAGA row, says she faces racist comments daily

Harmeet K Dhillon says she faces racist attacks daily. US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet K Dhillon was at the center of a mini-MAGA implosion this weekend as she said she faces racist attacks daily. One side of MAGA asked her to leave the US and got blocked by her, while the other … Read more

Britain sees second-best butterfly season in 16 years; people counted almost 1.4 million common butterflies and moths; painted ladies jumped by 335%, but scientists are worried

Britain sees second-best butterfly season in 16 years; people counted almost 1.4 million common butterflies and moths; painted ladies jumped by 335%, but scientists are worried

The record heat of 2026 made this summer exceptional for butterfly-watching. More than 100,000 volunteers fanned across Britain with notebooks this summer, tallying nearly 1.4 million common butterflies and day-flying moths. This was the second-best butterfly season of the past 16 years, according to the Big Butterfly Count. Painted ladies surged by 335% compared with … Read more

Who was Edy Gutierrez Mejia? Person on ground killed in NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash; people mourn loss

Who was Edy Gutierrez Mejia? Person on ground killed in NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash; people mourn loss

The cause of the crash is under investigation with the FAA and NTSB having taken over. Meanwhile, here’s all you need to know about Edy Gutierrez Mejia. Who was Edy Gutierrez Mejia? 5 things to know Mejia was 29 years old and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office noted he’s Hispanic/Latino. Mejia’s cause of … Read more