Families of the 260 people who lost their lives when an Air India Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad a year ago will meet on Friday for prayers and a candlelight ceremony. The memorial is held near the B. J. Medical College, close to the hostel where the wreckage landed. Politicians and officials wi
There’s a hidden cost to Medicare Advantage plans that many people don’t see until they need extra care after a hospital stay. Private insurers often say no to requests for rehabilitation or long-term care, leaving older adults in a tough spot. More than half of all requests for these services get r
In Taiwan, researchers tested the grip strength of 501 university students—168 men and 333 women aged 18 to 25—to see what physical traits and daily habits predict muscle weakness. Instead of focusing on athletes or older adults, this study zeroed in on young people most don’t worry about. Surprisin
Research shows that staying active can boost mental health and help students feel less alone. But when it comes to exercise, does it matter if students work out in person or online? That’s the question behind a study that tracked how different types of physical activity affected college students. T
The study looks at how breathing tiny dust particles in the air harms older adults around the world. It focuses on people who are 65 or older and tracks health problems that last a long time, like heart disease or cancer. The researchers started in 1990 and went up to the year 2021, then made guesse
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s upcoming nuptials are set to be a mix of big names and everyday people. The couple has chosen to invite not only A‑listers, athletes and industry leaders but also folks they’ve met over the years who made a lasting impression. Some of these guests barely know the du
The new playground in Howell, New Jersey is not just a place to run around; it mixes the thrill of obstacle courses with real skill building. Two former Army men opened USA Ninja Challenge, hoping to give kids a safe way to grow confidence while staying active. The gym is designed for ages four t
In late 2023, a Florida man named Richard Dillon found himself in a nightmare no one should experience. Police arrested him for allegedly trying to lure a child away from a McDonald’s, all because an AI system claimed his face matched surveillance footage. The problem? Dillon was hundreds of miles a
The local school board just made a big call about who will lead Fairfield’s schools for the next five years. By a narrow 6-3 vote, they locked in Michael Testani as superintendent starting July 1 and running through June 2029. The deal still needs his John Hancock to be official, with a one-week win
First-year university students who don’t get enough sleep or spend too much time on screens tend to earn lower grades by the end of the year. A study of 1, 447 Canadian undergraduates found that sleep quality matters more than many realize. Students who regularly sleep poorly, smoke daily, or clock
