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Regional officials: US, Iran close to deal

The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday, though U.S. President Donald Trump said he told representatives “not to rush into a deal.” Trump said negotiations were “proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” and the relationship with Iran was becoming “much more professional and productive.” He pushed back against criticism by some fellow Republicans seeking a tougher approach. The ...

America at 250: West Virginia born amid chaos of Civil War

Editor’s note: In the spring of 1861, the United States stood at its breaking point. For years, tensions between North and South had deepened. Nowhere was that more felt than in Virginia. While leaders in Richmond voted to join the Confederacy, many residents in the mountainous western ...

Snags provide food, shelter to a range of wildlife, insects

Ever heard of a “snag”? It’s not a run in your sweater; it’s a standing dead tree that’s intentionally left in place to naturally break down. Snags play an important role in backyard ecosystems, offering food and shelter to a surprising range of wildlife. In fact, the National Wildlife Federation notes that a single snag can support up to 1,000 species, from birds to beneficial insects. Creating one is simple: If a tree dies, consider leaving it standing, as long as it’s safely away from your home. Just one snag per acre can make a meaningful difference. n n n Don’t ...

Data centers require planning not panicking

All too often, an unexpected new addition to a community becomes controversial only after it’s too late to do anything about it. By the time residents are packing hearing rooms and officials are scrambling for answers, developers already have purchased land, filed plans and invested money. Emotions rise quickly. Practical conversations become difficult. This is nothing new. It has happened for generations as technology and infrastructure have changed. A recovery home for sex offenders raised hackles on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Penn Township has seen protests over fracking. In ...

What every graduate should seek

Many of today’s graduates are about to make the same mistake Matthew Emmons made during the 2004 Olympics. It’s commencement season for high school and college seniors. The future may be unknown, but graduates know what they want in their future — money. A 2025 poll by Harvard Political Review asked young Americans to identify their important goals. More than 86% chose financial security. Around three in four selected owning a home, a tangible sign of financial well-being. Just 57% thought getting married was an essential pursuit. That was just a hair ahead of accumulating ...

Why are we pushing bison off land?

My sister Erica and I returned to Montana just a few days after the Bureau of Land Management revoked grazing permits for bison. American Prairie, a nonprofit working to create one of the largest nature reserves in the United States, was the target of that decision. Erica and I bounced along two-track roads in our Toyota RAV4 rental, hoping to get close to the American Prairie bison herd. It wasn’t as easy as one might think. When I said as much on social media, someone commented: “Visit Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky. They surround your car.” As wonderful as that might ...