Meet Juan Soto. He's a baseball superstar, and he just bagged a massive $765 million deal with the New York Mets. But the road to this multimillion-dollar contract was anything but simple. The Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees all tried to snap up Soto, each with their own
Have you ever wondered how much kids move around as they grow older? A recent project, called TUBON, decided to find out. They looked at how much time kids spend sitting around, doing light activities, and running or playing hard. They also checked if being active or not makes a difference in kids'
Last weekend, Haiti faced a horrifying surge of violence that left almost 200 people dead, many of whom were followers of Vodou. The massacre was allegedly planned by a powerful gang leader who blamed Vodou practitioners for his son's illness. The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, verified that at
Imagine neatly dressed walkers wandering around a city where hovercars replace cars and skyscrapers touch the clouds. This was originally the plan for "The Walking Dead. " The creators, led by Robert Kirkman, initially brainstormed a story set in an advanced, futuristic world. Here, zombies would ca
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects about 1 in 8 people worldwide. It's characterized by oily, itchy spots that typically appear on the scalp and face. But what's the best way to treat it? A recent study compared two lotions: one with rosemary extract and another with ketoc
Young slugger Juan Soto has signed a massive 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, making it the biggest deal in sports history. This deal has no deferred money and could climb over $800 million. Soto decided to turn down a one-year offer from the New York Yankees, just like other t
Ever wondered why some people experience heart issues after recovering from COVID-19? Scientists are on the case, trying to uncover how the virus might harm heart tissue. One important factor is something called vascular fibrosis, which is like scarring in the blood vessels. This scarring can disrup
President-elect Donald Trump's plan includes heavy tariffs on imports, especially from China. This could be bad news for local shops. Those small businesses rely on global supplies, like the foods we eat or parts for repairs. If the costs rise by 20 to 100 percent, some shops might close. The probl
In 2016, I shared a Ramadan meal with Syrian ex-rebels in Turkey. They spoke of the brutal tactics used by the Assad regime. Fast forward to today, the Assad regime has fallen, and the world is watching the ripple effects. Countries like Turkey, Iran, Russia, Israel, and the U. S. are feeling the sh
Researchers have been quick to blame social media for negative impacts on teens' mental health, but is it the whole story? A recent study decided to find out by tracking 154 teenagers aged 12 to 15 every four hours for two weeks. They wanted to see if using social media causes more negative emotions
