Every year around the holiday season, media executives anonymously share their predictions for the upcoming year. Last year's forecasts weren't quite as accurate, but some predictions were partly true. For instance, Max and Disney teamed up, regional sports rights continued to be snatched up by TV s
In a significant move just before the end of his term, President Joe Biden has chosen to spare the lives of 37 out of the 40 people on federal death row. Their sentences have been commuted to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. This decision comes after Biden imposed a moratorium on
Imagine this: Oklahoma is gearing up for the nation's 25th and final execution of 2024. The man in question, Kevin Ray Underwood, is set to die by lethal injection on his 45th birthday. His crime? Killing a 10-year-old girl named Jamie Rose Bolin back in 2006, driven by a dark cannibalistic fantasy.
Ever wondered how snoring affects kids? It turns out, mild sleep-disordered breathing (mSDB) can cause real problems. Research shows it's linked to both behavior issues and a lower quality of life (QOL). But there's more to explore. How do symptoms and daily life impact a child's ability to think an
A group of Texas legislators from both parties has issued a new request for death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify in person about his case. This comes after an earlier request delayed his execution, which was set to be the first in the country related to a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis. The H
You might be wondering if running around and playing sports helps kids think better. Surprisingly, there's no clear answer yet! Scientists are still trying to figure out if daily physical activity and sports make a difference in how well kids can plan, focus, and remember things. This is what we cal
Female artists are dominating the charts, but high-ranking women in music companies are stepping down. This year, top labels like Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG) lost several female CEOs, including industry heavyweights like Michelle Jubelirer and Julie Greenwald. While the
Have you ever wondered why healthcare feels so confusing? It might be because of how money moves around. Insurance companies are making a lot of money, but patients are often left feeling frustrated. Recently, there's been news about emergency services struggling. But it's not just one problem. We'v
Kids grow up learning to figure things out in two main ways: inductive reasoning, where they make guesses based on what they see, and deductive reasoning, where they use rules to solve problems. Both of these skills depend on something called executive functions, which include working memory, inhibi
The tragic shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of action among major companies. To safeguard their top executives, businesses are now hiring protection managers. Just a few days after the incident, Amazon advertised for an executive protection manager. The job invo
