A modern school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, houses about 600 students from a vibrant Slavic community. Only one‑fifth of its pupils have received the measles vaccine, a record low for public schools in the state. On October 8, officials announced that this school was one of just two in the co
Roy Keane, once a star at Manchester United and later a manager in England’s top leagues, has sparked controversy by labeling a former Sunderland player as the worst signing of his career. The statement came after he left the club in 2008, when Sunderland hovered near the bottom of the Premier Leagu
The Pentagon has decided to stop sending soldiers to graduate programs at several top U. S. universities, labeling them as “woke breeding grounds. ” The decision will take effect next academic year, 2026‑27. The move follows a previous announcement that ended military training and fellowship prog
The Pope closed a week of deep spiritual work in the Vatican by sharing thanks and thoughtful thoughts. He called the retreat a “deep experience” that guided the Vatican’s leaders through prayer and reflection. The focus began with a look at the “Temptations” and moved on to monastic life, esp
Many people who receive a liver transplant later develop metabolic syndrome, a mix of health problems that can shorten life. Doctors say exercise is key to keeping these patients healthy, but most do not stick with it. A research team used the COM‑B model to figure out why some patients move a
Recent data from smart collars shows that some dog breeds walk far less than expected. The study tracked millions of steps over 90 days across the U. S. , using GPS collars that now include smaller dogs thanks to a new model. The results reveal a wide range: the most active pups can reach over 20, 0
The BBC began an internal review after a live broadcast of the BAFTAs, Britain’s top film awards, included a racist word spoken by an audience member with Tourette’s syndrome. The man, who was present because a biopic about his life had been nominated, shouted the slur while two Black actors were pr
Liv Morgan has been turning heads on Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown over the past few weeks. She has been teasing which champion she will challenge at WrestleMania 42 after winning the Royal Rumble. The option that has always felt right is the women’s world champion, Stephanie Vaquer.
Jeff Bezos argues that when we can find the real answer, we should not settle for a middle ground. He gives a simple example: in a room people guess the ceiling height. Instead of measuring it, they might settle on an average number. That is compromise, a quick but inaccurate solution. Bezos says t
The past year has seen science and medicine tangled in a web of political decisions that leave many questions unanswered. Governments have cut funding for research, sending scientists and universities into a crisis of trust and resources. Key agencies that once guided public health have been r
