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Dec 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Barry Manilow Takes a Break: Facing Cancer with Courage

Barry Manilow, the legendary singer known for timeless hits, has shared some personal news. He's got lung cancer and needs surgery. But don't worry, he caught it early. That's good news! This all started when he had bronchitis for a few weeks. His doctor wanted to be safe, so they did some tests. T

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Video Games Can Brighten Your Day

Video games are not just for kids. They can also help young adults feel better. A recent study found that playing games like Super Mario Bros. or Yoshi can make people happier. These games bring back good feelings from childhood. They can also help reduce stress and burnout. The study first talked

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Brooklyn's Maimonides Hospital Joins NYC's Public Health System

A big change is coming to Brooklyn's healthcare scene. Maimonides Medical Center, a private hospital that has been serving the community for a long time, is teaming up with NYC Health+Hospitals. This merger, set to happen by April 2026, is a major move to keep Maimonides afloat. Maimonides has been

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Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Gen Z: Why Homeownership Feels Like a Fantasy

Young adults today are facing a tough reality. Buying a home seems like a far-off dream. Prices are high, and wages aren't keeping up. Many in Gen Z and younger millennial generations are focusing on enjoying life now. They'd rather spend on experiences or investments like crypto than save for a dow

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Change: What's Really Going On?

Bitcoin's value has been dropping for a while. It might even fall to $75, 000, which is close to what big investors paid. But this isn't like other times when Bitcoin's value dropped. Before, people panicked and sold. Now, big companies are in control. They're not acting like everyone else. Other p

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Stablecoins: The New Big Players in U. S. Debt

The U. S. government is making big moves to get stablecoins involved in handling debt. A key law called the CLARITY Act is set to be reviewed by the Senate in January 2026. This comes after a long delay caused by a government shutdown. The law, which already passed in the House, aims to make stablec

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Boulder Community Health: Putting Community First

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a hospital that's been around for a long time. It's been serving the area since 1922. It's the only hospital in Boulder and a big health care provider in Boulder County. BCH is a nonprofit, which means it doesn't have shareholders. Instead, the community is its focu

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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

USC and Notre Dame: Why the Rivalry Game is on Pause

The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a long history of facing off on the football field. But lately, fans have been left wondering why the annual game isn't happening. Matt Leinart, a former USC quarterback, recently shared his thoughts on the situation. Leinart isn't happy about the

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Orange Power: How Quercetin Fights Worms

Worms are a big problem. They cause sickness and cost a lot of money. The usual medicines, like albendazole and ivermectin, are not working as well as they used to. This is because worms are getting resistant. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight them. One group of scientists decided to

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Two Treatments Stack Up Against Scabies

Scabies can quickly become a big problem in communities if it's not caught and treated early. Usually, people use a cream called permethrin to get rid of it. But there's a pill called ivermectin that might be easier to use. Researchers wanted to see if taking this pill twice could work just as well

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