Today, more than half of the people in the world will have trouble seeing things far away by 2050, this is a big deal. It is because of something called myopia, or short-sightedness. It affects lots of people, from young to old, and it is getting worse. The reasons for this are many. First, more pe
UFC fans were in for a surprise when they saw a mysterious post on the official UFC Instagram account. It appeared that someone had taken control of the account for a while, promoting a new cryptocurrency. The post had all the makings of an official announcement, complete with the UFC logo and a wal
Have you ever thought about how mental health affects our physical safety? It's a big deal, especially for older adults. In Guangxi, China, a recent study looked at how anxiety and depression might increase the risk of unplanned injuries. This study used the 2023 National Health Service Survey to di
After a nearly six-decade hiatus, NASCAR is buzzing with excitement as it makes its grand return to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Known fondly as “The Madhouse, ” this historic quarter-mile oval will host the season opener of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. The track, which first
This year's Grammy Awards in LA are looking a bit different. With wildfires burning through areas like the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, many music industry events have been canceled. Instead, companies like Universal Music Group and Spotify are using their resources to help those affected. The Gr
The very first 'Hockey Day Minnesota' happened back in 2007, with Lake of the Woods High School facing off against St. Paul Johnson on Baudette Bay. Fans gathered wherever they could to catch a glimpse of the game. Over the years, the event has moved around, from Phalen Park to Hermantown and even L
Boxing fans are feeling betrayed after Shakur Stevenson recently expressed his disinterest in becoming an undisputed champion. In an interview, the 27-year-old boxer admitted that titles and legacy don't matter much to him anymore. Stevenson's shift in perspective has raised eyebrows, especially sin
Ever lost your ticket or had trouble remembering your password? AXS, a ticketing and event access platform by AEG, has rolled out a cool new feature that might just fix those problems. They've added biometric authentication to their mobile app, making it the first ticketing app to use fingerprint or
The flu is spreading rapidly across the U. S. , with the CDC predicting high case numbers for weeks to come. Dr. Sean Liu from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City describes the situation as "out of control. " The CDC reports at least 12 million flu infections, resulting in 1
vaccines do amazing things. remember the times when diseases like polio and measles were causing trouble? today, vaccines prevent over a million illnesses and save thousands of lives each year. they do this by giving our bodies a sneak peek at dangerous viruses and bacteria so immune systems can fig
