Wolfgang Van Halen, the son of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, has spoken out against the term "nepo baby. " He believes it's unfair to label people based on their family background. Wolfgang, now 34, is a musician himself and has faced criticism for his family co
The U. S. Supreme Court is currently grappling with a tricky question: What exactly does "regular forces" mean in a law that governs when a president can use the National Guard? This question arose from a case involving President Donald Trump's attempt to send National Guard troops to the Chicago ar
Polio eradication has been a long, winding road. Back in 1988, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) set an ambitious goal. By 2000, they aimed to wipe out polio. They didn't quite make it, but progress was still impressive. By 2014, only three countries—Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan—w
Technology is changing how we care for older adults. One exciting development is digital health twins (DHTs). These are virtual copies of real people. They can help doctors and nurses take better care of older adults. But, like any new technology, there are challenges. First, there are ethical conc
Theme parks are like sports teams, and every year, there's a big report that shows which ones are scoring the most points. The report is called the TEA Experience Index, and it counts how many people visit the top theme parks around the world. Disney is like the superstar team, winning most of the
The government shutdown has left many federal workers in a tough spot. With no paychecks coming in, they're worried about how they'll make ends meet. But there's some good news: a law passed in 2019 says that once the shutdown is over, these workers should get their back pay. So, who gets this back
OpenAI is diving into the AI music scene, a market that's expected to grow big time by 2030. They're working on a tool that can create original music from simple text or sound inputs. This isn't just any project; they're teaming up with Juilliard students to fine-tune the tool's understanding of mus
A vegan restaurant chain recently closed all its locations. This isn't just a story about food choices. It's about politics, culture, and the challenges of running a business that serves a small group of people. First, let's talk about the numbers. In the U. S. , only 6% of adults are vegetarian an
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, a power couple in the entertainment industry, have three grown-up kids who are making their own mark in the world. Their journey as parents started early, with their first child born when they were just 26 years old. Mark once shared that he wouldn't want more kids, as
California recently passed two new laws aimed at tackling climate change. These laws require large companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions caused by their products and the risks they face due to climate change. This is a big deal because, until now, companies only had to report their own em
