The Oscars have decided to push back their nomination voting period and change the date of their announcement due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The voting, which was supposed to end on January 14, will now close on January 17 at 5 p. m. PT. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be
The Chicago Bears have their sights set on a new head coach, and Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is at the top of their list. This comes as no surprise, given Freeman's impressive track record. He's led the Fighting Irish to an impressive 33-9 record over his three full seasons, with this year's team bo
Eugenio Chacarra, born in Madrid, Spain, in 2000, has been making waves in the golf world. He started playing golf at nine, inspired by Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros. His father, Ignacio Lopez-Chacarra, introduced him to the game and has been his biggest supporter. Before focusing on golf, Eugenio
In the fight against Ebola, scientists are exploring various treatments to save lives. One of these is remdesivir (RDV), a small-molecule antiviral drug. Researchers wanted to find out how effective different doses of RDV could be in protecting rhesus macaques from the deadly Ebola virus (EBOV). The
Did you know that the world's first science journal is still going strong? That's right! Philosophical Transactions is celebrating a whopping 360 years of sharing scientific discoveries. This journal started its journey way back in 1665, when the world was a very different place. It was founded by t
Imagine a school day without smartphones. That's what Ridge High School in New Jersey is planning to do. The school wants to see if leaving phones in backpacks for a whole day can boost student focus and well-being. The idea isn't new. Nearby William Annin School already does this. But Ridge High w
Wildfires are raging in Southern California, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is taking notice. Many of its members, around 6, 000 out of 10, 000, live in the LA area. Due to the crisis, the Academy is extending the Oscar nomination voting window. It was supposed to end on Sunday,
Congressman Chip Roy from Texas is not wasting any time. He's just introduced a new healthcare bill called the Healthcare Freedom Act. The idea? Expand health savings accounts to give Americans more control over their medical choices. Roy thinks the current system is too bureaucratic and expensive,
Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans have seen a huge boost under President Joe Biden, with nearly 24 million people already signed up for 2025. This is almost twice the number from when Donald Trump was in office. The growth is due to bigger federal subsidies, better outreach, and an easier enrollment p
In a big milestone, 24 million Americans have now signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. This law, often called Obamacare, was passed by former President Obama. It's a proud moment for Democrats, but Republicans have always had their doubts. President Biden has made the pro
