The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be quite different from previous tournaments. FIFA has introduced some new rules that could shake things up. For starters, the top two teams, Spain and Argentina, won't be able to face each other until the final. This is because they will be placed in different halves of the knockout bracket. This rule is designed to make sure the ...
Campbell's, a well-known food company, recently found itself in hot water. Why? Because someone recorded a high-ranking executive talking about 3D printed meat. The executive in question is the vice president of IT. He is now on leave while the company looks into the matter. This whole situation raises some interesting questions. First, why would a food company's IT...
The latest College Football Playoff rankings are out, and the stakes are high as teams gear up for crucial Week 14 games. Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Georgia are still holding onto their top spots, but the real drama is unfolding further down the list. Ohio State, despite missing key players, dominated their game and stayed undefeated. They're now facing the...
In China, the number of older adults is growing fast. This puts a lot of pressure on health services. But there's a problem. Many older adults don't take an active role in their own health. They might listen in classes. But they don't always make lasting changes. So, how can communities help? One way is to make older adults part of the solution. They can become heal...
In the southern Barents Sea, tiny creatures are making a big impact. These are zooplankton, the small animals drifting in the ocean. They are super important for fish and shellfish. This area is a hotspot for fishing. So, understanding zooplankton here is crucial. A recent study looked at these tiny creatures in the summer. They found 44 different types of zooplankt...
Parents and kids often share more than just looks or hobbies. They can also share stress levels. This is called cortisol synchrony, where the stress hormone cortisol in parents and children aligns. But what causes this synchrony is still a mystery. This makes it tough to know how to help families improve their stress connection. Cortisol is a hormone that plays a bi...
Women often struggle to get the healthcare they need. They juggle many roles, like caring for kids or elderly parents, and this makes it hard to find time for their own health. For instance, a working mom might find it tough to take time off for a simple check-up. This is a big problem because women make most healthcare decisions and use healthcare services the most....
A student at the University of Florida is back in school after a judge said the university broke the rules. The student, Damsky, was kicked out for writing things online that upset people. One post said, \"Jews must be abolished by any means necessary. \" The judge said the school should not have punished the student for speaking his mind. The judge also said the sc...
The Justice Department is shaking things up by creating a new office focused on protecting gun rights. This office, named the Second Amendment Rights Section, will start its work on December 4. Its main job is to look into local laws that might be limiting people's right to own guns. This move comes from a plan President Trump announced earlier this year. He asked t...
Crypto has had a wild ride lately. It's like a rollercoaster that won't stop. Despite getting everything it wanted, the industry is still struggling. Bitcoin, the most famous crypto, has dropped 30% from its peak in October. That's a big deal, especially when you compare it to the stock market's smaller dip. Some people think crypto is a scam. One of them is Ben McK...