The FAA currently prohibits pilots from using ADHD medications, despite evidence showing they enhance attention and performance. This outdated rule discourages pilots from seeking treatment, compromising safety. With a pilot shortage, the FAA should adopt an evidence-based approach, allowing regulated medication use to improve both safety and transparency in aviation.
How the Brain Creates Meaning, Threat, and Identity When Reality Fractures By Granite State Report Schizophrenia is often portrayed in popular culture as random madness: disconnected thoughts, bizarre hallucinations, and delusions untethered from logic or reality. But the lived experience of schizophrenia is neither random nor meaningless. In fact, its…
New Hampshire’s House Bill 1793 proposes to allow firearms on public college campuses, framing it as a matter of constitutional rights and safety. Supporters claim it defends law-abiding students, while opponents express concerns about increased anxiety and confusion. Evidence regarding its impact on campus safety remains inconclusive, highlighting the complexity of the debate.
New Hampshire will end mandatory annual safety inspections for passenger vehicles on January 31, 2026, though the current system remains until then. Drivers must continue inspections until the date, as unsafe equipment laws still apply. Commercial vehicles will still require federal inspections. Emissions testing changes are under process.
Manchester Man Arrested in Shooting and Arson Case Summary Detailed Findings Incident Timeline Date What allegedly happened May (2025) A shooting occurred at a home on Spruce Street in Manchester. A man was injured; injuries were not life-threatening. No public claim yet about motive or suspect at the time. August…
Merrimack lawmakers are urging the New Hampshire DOT to reduce road salt use, citing significant sodium chloride contamination in the Natickook Brook aquifer, which affects local drinking water. Despite local efforts, state bureaucracy hinders progress. Lawmakers emphasize the need for swift action to protect public health and avoid further contamination.
Hooksett man charged with threatening Gov. Kelly Ayotte; court docs cite talk of “weapon of mass destruction” CONCORD, N.H. — Sept. 18, 2025 — A 22-year-old Hooksett resident has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte and discussing plans to target her with a “weapon…
Losing a parent during childhood profoundly affects development and daily life, with about 1 in 12 U.S. children facing this loss. Supportive caregiving, clear communication, and school accommodations are crucial for coping. Understanding grief’s complexities, including prolonged grief disorder, can facilitate recovery and integration, emphasizing the importance of community and professional resources.
By Granite State Report The long shadow of a rifle shot On November 22, 1963, television carried stunned Americans through Dallas as the nation’s young president was cut down in a presidential motorcade. Less than five years later, rifle fire on a Memphis balcony killed the country’s foremost moral voice,…
Overview Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. The event was part of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour,” and he was speaking from a courtyard stage with about 3,000…
By an independent reporter. Published September 12, 2025. Executive summary The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, poured accelerant on America’s already-combustible debate over guns, speech, and political violence. Within hours, the incident became a Rorschach test: the right decried a…