Dutch shopping center alternative plan focuses on fire mitigation

This image shows preliminary designs for the new Caribou Village Shopping Center in Nederland, Colorado. The original Caribou Village was destroyed by fire on October 9, 2025. (Image provided by Up Architecture)

Plans for a new shopping center to replace Caribou Village Shopping Center in the Netherlands include fire-resistant structures that designers say are “100 times better” than before. Caribou Village Shopping Center was gutted by a pre-dawn fire in October, gutting the building and displacing or destroying 17 businesses, shocking the small mountain community. Stephen Tebo, … Read more

Blood, dirt and cobwebs create heartbreaking pain at Asian Art Museum

A woman stands near an intricate installation of red thread and hanging paper woven between tree-like structures in the gallery space.

“One chopstick is “me.” But in order to eat, I need two chopsticks.” said Chiharu Shiota, a Japanese painter. She made the remarks in front of a video of three performance art pieces (“Wall,” “Bathroom” and “Earth and Blood”) in her new exhibition “Two Home Countries,” which opened April 3 at the Asian Art Museum … Read more

Scientists have found that this type of training lowers the risk of eight diseases, including type 2 diabetes

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3 minute read · Scientists have found that vigorous exercise can lower the risk of eight chronic diseases. · Research shows that even just a few minutes of intense exercise a day can make a difference. ・Experts explain the latest research. There is a big movement in the medical community to count all forms of … Read more

A retired grandpa thought he was healthy until he passed out while riding his bike.

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When John Cantrell retired, he decided his new job was to stay healthy. Although he was already in good health and eating well, he wanted to make sure he could see his grandchildren grow up. An avid cyclist, he improved his bike times and started playing pickleball. Cantrell made sure to go to the doctor’s … Read more

Can stair climber machines actually live up to the hype?

Can stair climber machines actually live up to the hype?

Open this photo in gallery: Every few months, different forms of cardio start trending in the fitness world. Rucking, walking on an inclined treadmill, changing tempo while jogging, etc. While the best form of aerobic exercise is always an activity that you enjoy and do consistently, stair climber workouts are gaining traction first on social … Read more

K-State Extension Community Health Workers in Hays Deliver Care Where It’s Needed

Carissa Frazier, a community health worker at the K-State Ellis County Extension Office in Hays, hands out pedometers to participants in a Stamp Strong, Stay Healthy class in Hays. Photo courtesy of K-State Extension

Carissa Frazier, a community health worker at the K-State Ellis County Extension Office in Hays, hands out pedometers to participants in a Stamp Strong, Stay Healthy class in Hays. Photo courtesy of K-State Extension Written by Pat MelgaresK-state expansion There, in the living room of the Epworth Towers retirement community in Hayes, six women – … Read more

“Three things you should do first if you want to start strength training in middle age”

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Exactly how to start strength training in midlifeGetty Images As you get older, you may experience more bothersome pain in your joints, feel less mobile, or feel as strong as you used to, which is normal. But that doesn’t mean you have That’s how I feel. Consistent strength training will help you move pain-free and … Read more

Unions privately raise concerns about BMA wage demands and doctors’ strike

Unions privately raise concerns about BMA wage demands and doctors' strike

Unions have privately raised concerns about future doctors’ strikes and expressed dissatisfaction with the implementation of consultations and the British Medical Association’s demands. The BMA is demanding a higher pay rise than the 3.5% the government has offered doctors, and a strike is planned for next week. But more than one million NHS staff who … Read more

Plans revealed for 1,033-foot skyscraper with ‘forest in the sky’

A rendering of the view from the observation desk of the hotel tower at 595 West Georgia Street.

A new development proposed for Vancouver could soon reshape the city’s skyline with the first ever skyscraper to feature a “forest in the sky.” According to the Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Council, a skyscraper is defined as a building over 300 meters (984 feet) in height. The proposed project meets that criteria, with the … Read more