COVID-19 didn't just change how we lived; it also changed how young athletes played sports. A recent study looked at face and head injuries in kids aged 12 to 17 across eight sports. The data spanned from 2014 to 2023, giving a clear picture of how the pandemic affected injury rates. The study foun
The recent budget announcement has brought several changes that could impact your wallet. Let's break it down in simple terms. First off, taxes might be a bit tougher. The income tax bands, which decide how much tax you pay, won't increase with inflation until 2031. This means if you get a pay rais
Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, recently found himself in a heated debate with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Kelly didn't hold back, calling Hegseth "totally unqualified" and suggesting he's just trying to please the president. This all started when Kelly and other Democrats made a video
A recent peace plan for Ukraine, linked to President Trump, has sparked global debate. Many believe it mirrors Russia's demands, leading to widespread criticism. This has put Ukrainian leaders in a tough spot, forcing the U. S. to rethink its strategy. The plan's origins and timing have raised eyeb
The Kremlin is getting ready for a significant visit from U. S. representatives next week. Yury Ushakov, a key advisor to the Kremlin, revealed that there's a preliminary agreement for Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for the U. S. President, to travel to Moscow. It's also likely that Jared Kushner, a
New York City's top financial official wants to cut ties with a major investment firm. Brad Lander, the city's comptroller, is pushing for a big change. He wants three city pension funds to stop using BlackRock. This is because of BlackRock's lack of strong climate action plans. BlackRock manages a
Retailers in the UK got a bit of good news recently. The government decided to lower taxes on many shops, hotels, and places where people go for fun. This was part of a big financial plan by the finance minister, Rachel Reeves. The change means over 750, 000 places will pay less tax. But there's a c
A new study is using data to predict how well students will do in school. The research looks at three main areas: what students do (like how active they are and how much time they spend on screens), their money situation (like income and scholarships), and their physical health (like heart rate and
Industrial companies are losing big money because of outdated tech. A recent study shows that factories using old automation systems are losing around $11. 28 million every year. This is because these systems are inflexible and hard to update. The study found that companies using old tech face seve
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for its 99th year, and it's bigger than ever! This year, you can expect to see 34 balloons, 28 floats, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. The parade kicks off at 8:30 a. m. ET on Thanksgiving Day, so mark your calendars! This year, there are five new ba
