Many children with conditions like autism or ADHD struggle to move around much or feel relaxed. Their families often worry about their health because too much sitting can cause problems later. Lately, virtual reality has become a tool to help these kids move more and feel less stressed. Unlike regu
Big banks smell money in prediction markets—places where people bet on real-world events like election outcomes or sports results. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, casually mentioned his firm might jump in, but ruled out betting on sports or politics. Goldman Sachs is already deep in talks with leading
In 2025, a community education network in Illinois reached over 25, 000 people across three counties—Grundy, Kankakee, and Will—through hands-on learning. The programs covered gardening, youth leadership, farming advice, and health workshops. Every day, about 70 locals took part in these sessions. N
Indiana is shaking up its college degrees. Nearly 20% of public college programs will disappear or merge soon after state leaders set new rules. Why? Many degrees had almost no students and were costing money for almost no return. The state reviewed over 1, 000 programs and decided 210 must go, anot
Most pharmacy schools now use Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to measure how well students can handle real pharmacy tasks by themselves. These EPAs cover everyday jobs like giving patients the right medicine or explaining how to take a pill. After deciding which skills matter, schools lin
Allendale Middle School is opening its doors to a week-long adventure where science meets creativity. From August 3rd, kids in kindergarten through sixth grade can join Camp Invention, a program blending fun activities with learning. The camp isn’t just about following instructions—it’s about buildi
In the world of big buildings and legacy projects, Miami is becoming the latest battleground between two former presidents. The city’s downtown skyline might soon include a flashy new structure that one leader calls a "hotel" and the other describes as a historic addition. Both plans aim to make a b
A new sports betting app wants you to try it out with a free $20 bonus. If you sign up and deposit at least $20 using the promo code WTOP, the money appears instantly in your account. The catch? You have to be in the US and at least 18 years old. The app focuses on predicting game outcomes rather th
Two European soccer teams, Czechia and Sweden, have picked North Texas for their training and living quarters during the upcoming World Cup. Czechia will stay in Mansfield at a brand-new $85 million stadium still under construction, while Sweden will train in Frisco at Toyota Stadium, home to FC Dal
Experts often get excited about flashy tech trends, but the real mistake happens when bosses follow the crowd instead of thinking for themselves. Many CEOs bet big on 3D TVs, virtual reality worlds, and other hyped ideas just because everyone else was doing it. When COVID locked people inside, those
