In 2024, a study took a close look at the health smarts of college students studying sports in China. It wasn't just about whether they knew the basics. The study dug into three big areas: their health beliefs, their daily habits, and their practical skills. The study checked out six key areas too.
Taiwan's political scene just got a new face. Cheng Li-wun, the newly elected leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), the island's main opposition party, has some big shoes to fill. She's taking over at a time when tensions between Taiwan and China are running high. China sees Taiwan as part of its territor
In a bold move, China's President Xi Jinping proposed the creation of a global AI governing body during the APEC summit. This proposal positions China as a key player in the international AI landscape, offering an alternative to the US's stance on AI regulation. Xi emphasized that this new organizat
Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, recently spoke out against China's actions in the South China Sea, calling them destabilizing. He was in Kuala Lumpur for meetings with allies like Australia, Japan, and the Philippines. Hegseth offered to help Southeast Asian countries by sharing technology to moni
A man from El Salvador, Marlon Odir Gomez Hernandez, found himself in a ridiculous situation while trying to avoid arrest. He was in Houston, where ICE officers were conducting a routine operation. Instead of cooperating, he decided to run. He climbed through the ceiling of a washateria and onto the
Deep in the Amazon, a silent battle is unfolding. Indigenous communities are facing a growing health crisis linked to illegal gold mining. Mercury, used to extract gold, is polluting rivers and posing serious risks to unborn children. This threat is so severe that some women are afraid to start fami
China and NVIDIA are in a bit of a standoff. It's not just about the Blackwell chip. It's about who controls the tech future. China seems to be saying, "Thanks, but no thanks, " to NVIDIA's latest chip. Why? Because they've been cooking up their own tech. Companies like Huawei, Cambricon, and Moore
New York Life is putting a lot of trust in Affirm, a company that lets people buy things now and pay later. They have agreed to buy up to $750 million in Affirm's loans by 2026. This is a big deal because it lets Affirm lend more money without holding onto all those loans themselves. It's not the fi
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are quite common, especially among women. When they keep coming back, it becomes a real problem. Doctors call this recurrent UTIs, or rUTIs. The main issue is that there aren't many good treatments, and the ones that exist are becoming less effective because of antimi
Vanguard is making a significant move by introducing three new actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These ETFs will be overseen by experienced managers who already handle some of Vanguard's most well-known mutual funds, like Vanguard Dividend Growth. This marks Vanguard's first attempt at
