Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at Jackson Hole Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, a moment that could steer markets into the fall. Investors are watching closely for signals on rate cuts, caution, or hawkishness—with the sharpest re
New research highlights lithium orotate as a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment. Harvard scientists found it not only prevented plaques and tangles in mice but even reversed existing brain damage and restored memory. While earl
Since 2021, Vermont has spent nearly $300 million on climate initiatives. In the same period, more than 1,000 residents died from drug overdoses—875 from opioids alone. NOAA records show just three climate-related fatalities during those ye
A British mother scratched by a puppy in Morocco thought little of it — the mark didn’t even bleed. Months later, she died of rabies. Experts warn that even minor scratches or contact with saliva can be fatal if untreated. In Vermont and ac
More than 60% of high school graduates enroll in college, yet fewer than 40% of U.S. jobs require a degree. Meanwhile, apprenticeship graduates average $80,000 starting salaries—often higher than new college grads. The numbers suggest a ser
Vermont law shields renters from eviction and even allows them to withhold rent when housing fails habitability standards. Yet property owners behind on taxes face swift penalties, liens, and even loss of their homes. The imbalance raises q
As Vermont’s public spending climbs past $21,000 per working resident, a deeper imbalance emerges: the state keeps expanding spending, while taxpayers need to keep cutting their budgets to accommodate that spending. While government program
Vermonters may be paying far more than the official tax rates suggest. After income, payroll, property, and unavoidable fees, many households are losing 30–40% of their gross income—before paying for housing, food, or fuel. It’s not just a
OpenAI's rollout of GPT‑5 backfired, locking users out of legacy models and replacing them with a black-box system. After backlash, GPT‑4o quietly returned—but only if you dig through settings to find it. This is OpenAI’s New Coke moment. #
The chikungunya virus is making headlines across U.S. media after a major outbreak in southern China — the country’s first at this scale. But this mosquito-borne illness isn’t COVID, and Vermonters face virtually no risk. Here’s how it spre
DNI Tulsi Gabbard claims the CIA’s Cold War media tactics never ended. Historical records confirm these programs were real, from the Church Committee to declassified files, despite being dismissed as a “conspiracy theory.” #OperationMocking
Vermont’s new school district map may look complete under Act 73, but small schools remain at risk. Act 168 gives communities a chance to save them—if they act fast. Forming BOCES partnerships could be the key to preserving rural education.
