Caitlin Clark looked tired after a recent bout of sickness that left her throwing up during a game. She said she felt fine, but the next match against the New York Liberty showed something else. In that game, she struggled to score and seemed out of sync with her usual play. She missed her first fi
A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro
Red mud, the leftover sludge from aluminum production, is infamous for its high pH and toxic metals. Left untreated, it can seep into soil or water, creating long-term damage. Researchers explored how to turn this industrial headache into a useful ingredient for road mix. They designed a three-step
For many young men of color—especially Black students—the barbershop isn’t just about sharp fades and fresh lines. It’s a meeting spot where ideas flow as freely as the clippers buzz. A Connecticut university turned this familiar space into a structured support system called Barbershop Talks—where f
A large survey of over 1, 100 university students from twelve cities shows cinema is still mostly a group activity for this generation. Instead of seeing movies as a way to escape loneliness, most students said they go to laugh and chat with friends afterwards. The big screens and surround sound als
Heavy rain disrupted racing plans at New England Dragway but didn’t stop fans from seeing impressive performances across multiple classes. Dallas Glenn took the Pro Stock win in a tight finish, beating Matt Hartford by just seven thousandths of a second. The race showcased how close professional dra
Running someone else’s free time sounds like a dream, but it’s a high-stakes job. Some people pay over $150, 000 a year to have their vacations, parties, and even emergencies handled by a private team. These aren’t just assistants—they’re full-time problem solvers for everything leisure-related. Whe
Middle-aged adults often wonder how likely they are to face heart problems down the road. Two scoring systems—Life's Essential 8 (LE8) and SCORE2—claim to predict that risk. But which one works better? A recent study tested these tools on a group of 30- to 65-year-olds from a general population. Res
Local leaders are joining forces to tackle mental health challenges in the Twin Cities area. The mayor of St. Paul and the head of a major health insurer will lead a new roundtable focused on expanding mental health resources. Over 85 groups—from hospitals to community organizations—are part of this
In Denmark, the mullet isn’t just a hairstyle—it’s a full-blown celebration. Every year, Copenhagen hosts one of the most chaotic hair events on the planet: a championship devoted entirely to the short-front, long-back ’do. This year, twelve brave souls took the stage, each flaunting their own twist
