A patient who had severe heart attacks caused by a rare allergic inflammation called eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) was treated early with the drug mepolizumab. The condition, which involves high levels of a white‑blood‑cell type called eosinophils, can attack the blood vess
A billionaire who made his money betting on markets now warns that sports prediction apps can hook young men fast. These platforms let users place bets in seconds through their phones, often linking directly to bank accounts. Unlike older gambling styles, there’s no waiting in line or handing over c
Some health practices have been around for centuries, yet modern science often ignores them. Many of these methods come from older medical traditions that looked at health differently. Instead of focusing only on tests and lab results, they considered the entire person—mind, body, and even lifestyle
Larry Mestel, who runs a major music company called Primary Wave, is getting a big award next year. The City of Hope group, known for fighting cancer with research and treatment, picked him for their 2026 Spirit of Life honor. The event will happen on October 27, 2026, at a big event space in Los An
Rory McIlroy secured his second straight Masters title, a feat that earned him a shout‑out from fellow champion Phil Mickelson. Mickelson, who has claimed the green jacket three times himself, celebrated Rory’s triumph on social media, calling the victory “exciting” and noting that two consecutiv
Markus Baer, who heads executive education and teaches about how people behave in groups at Olin Business School, was named the Knight Family Professor on February 18. The ceremony happened in the Charles F. Knight Center, a building that already carries the Knights’ name. Baer shared that this tit
The big charity stream started in April 2025. YouTuber MrBeast launched a long live session on Kick to raise five million dollars for clean water. The twist was simple: the show would keep going until all money was collected. He didn’t do it alone. Popular gamers like Adin Ross and XQC joined him.
Golf fans know Phil Mickelson for his smooth left-handed swing and six major championship wins. But his success didn’t just happen on the course — it started in his childhood. Born in San Diego but raised in Arizona, Mickelson’s early life wasn’t all about trophies. As a kid, he learned to swing lef
In a year when many big companies cut back on charity work, one major insurance firm is making a bold move. Liberty Mutual Insurance, known mostly for cars and property policies, just created a $600 million fund meant to keep giving money to nonprofits year after year. This endowment isn’t a reactio
Scientists tweaked regular starch by adding two types of chemical groups: some that love water and others that avoid it. These groups were attached to the starch molecules to see if they could make the starch cling better to fabrics made of polyester and cotton mixed together. The water-loving group
