The University of Pennsylvania has made some big changes to its sports policies. They will no longer allow transgender athletes to compete on women's teams. This decision comes after an agreement with the federal government. The school will also erase the records set by Lia Thomas, a transgender swi
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has stepped in to stop the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from firing thousands of employees. The judge said the layoffs were likely illegal and ordered the Trump administration to freeze all plans to shrink and reorganize the heal
Investors are cheering as the economy shows signs of slowing down. The S&P 500 hit a new high, and it seems like the bad news for workers is good news for stock markets. Why? Because when the economy isn't doing so well, the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Lower interest rates usually mean
In a surprising turn of events, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is now on temporary leave from her duties. This comes after a court decided to look into a phone call she had with a Cambodian leader that was leaked to the public. The court's decision was unanimous, and they gave Pae
Sleep problems are common in people with spinal cord injuries. These issues can make daily life harder. Two main problems are sleep-disordered breathing and trouble falling asleep. Both can lower the quality of life. People with spinal cord injuries often have trouble breathing while they sleep. Th
In a recent survey, a large number of Americans believe that democracy is in danger. Three out of four people think that politically motivated violence is a serious issue. This comes at a time when the country is deeply divided. The survey was conducted by Marist and included over 1, 300 adults. It
The Oklahoma City Thunder have locked in their superstar, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with a massive four-year, $285 million contract extension. This deal makes him the highest-paid player in NBA history on an annual basis. It's a big move that shows the Thunder are all in on building a winning team ar
In a recent study, researchers looked at how older adults in rural areas engage with gym programs. They found some interesting patterns. People with diabetes or osteoporosis were more likely to join these gyms. It seems having a health condition can motivate someone to get moving. Regular health ch
In a surprising turn of events, Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, has decided to plead guilty to all charges. This decision comes just weeks before his trial was supposed to start. By pleading guilty, Kohberger avoids the possibility of the death penalty.
A 92-year-old man, Ryland Headley, was recently found guilty of a brutal crime committed back in 1967. He was convicted of raping and murdering 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in her own home in southwestern England. This case is notable for being one of the oldest cold cases ever solved in the U. K. The
