Disney has shaken things up! Jimmy Zasowski, a long-time Disney exec, just got a big promotion. He's now the president of platform distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. This means he's in charge of getting Disney's shows and sports all over the world. Zasowski isn't new to Disney. He's be
In the Southwest, a tiny bug is causing big worries. These bugs, called kissing bugs, are spreading a disease called Chagas. Scientists found that almost 9 out of 10 of these bugs carry the parasite that causes Chagas. Chagas disease is sneaky. It might not show any signs for years. But over time,
The NFL playoffs are here, and with them come chilly weather for many teams. Fans gearing up to cheer on their favorite squads outdoors will need more than just team spirit to stay warm. From hoodies to jackets, there's plenty of cold-weather gear to keep you comfortable while showing off your team
A group of researchers made a big find. They found poison on old arrowheads. These arrowheads are really, really old. They are 60, 000 years old. This is a huge deal. Before this, the oldest poisoned arrows were from 35, 000 years ago. So, these new arrows are much older. The researchers were led b
Pittsburgh is about to lose a major part of its news scene. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the city's biggest newspaper, is shutting down in May. The Block family, who own the paper, say they've lost over $350 million in the last 20 years. They regret the impact but say they're leaving with their head
Lilly, a big name in medicine, is making a big move. They're buying Ventyx, a smaller company with a promising lineup of drugs. Ventyx's focus? Inflammation. They're working on small molecules that could treat a wide range of diseases caused by chronic inflammation. Think heart disease, brain disord
Disney has picked two fresh faces to bring the beloved characters of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider to life in their upcoming live-action version of Tangled. Teagan Croft, an Australian actress, and Milo Manheim, known for his roles in the Zombies franchise, will take on the iconic roles originally voiced
Chemicals called PFAS are everywhere. They are in our water, food, and even the air. These chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors. This means they mess with the body's hormones. They can cause problems for growing kids, especially in the first two years of life. One way babies get these chemic
Clozapine is a powerful drug used to treat certain mental health conditions. However, it's known to cause problems like diabetes and heart disease. A recent study looked at how this drug affects the heart health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The study found that a large number of pe
Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm
