The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics left a lasting gift: the LA84 Foundation. It started with $93 million in profits and now gives more than $250 million to youth sports groups in Southern California. Last Thursday, the foundation held its eighth Play Equity Summit. The goal: fix the problems tha
Medical research shapes how countries handle health problems, but most studies come from wealthy nations. This leaves poorer countries with solutions that don’t always fit their needs. Local journals help change that by making research more accessible and practical for communities that need it most.
The CDC has released its first set of measles genome data, showing how the virus spread across the U. S. last year. Scientists expect more data soon, which will help decide if the country has lost its measles‑free status. The CDC held back the information for months while it dealt with staff cuts
In the United Kingdom, people who look after horses are starting to see a new helper: artificial intelligence. Instead of waiting for a vet’s diagnosis, some owners can now use apps that analyse video footage or sensor data to spot problems early. This shift has sparked a mix of excitement and
Four cannabis entrepreneurs in Massachusetts have taken legal action to stop a potential statewide vote that would reverse recreational marijuana sales while keeping medical cannabis legal. The group, all active participants in state programs designed to right past wrongs in drug enforcement, filed
In a recent conversation, the golfer known for his science‑based swing and massive YouTube following shared his thoughts on life in a new golf league, team dynamics, and personal goals. He explained that his current contract year feels like a chance to align better with the league’s direction, much
The main accrediting body for U. S. medical schools has changed its teaching requirements for the 2027‑28 academic year. The new rules no longer explicitly ask students to study health disparities or the social forces that shape patient outcomes. Instead, they emphasize skills in independent l
U. S. firms borrowed over 14% more money in February than they did a year ago to buy new equipment. The jump comes from a sharp rise in borrowing through independent lenders and financiers. A trade group that watches the $1 trillion equipment‑finance market released the data after surveying 25
Goldman Sachs’ latest research suggests that the sharp decline seen in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could be coming to an end, according to analyst James Yaro. The note points out that crypto‑related stocks have lost almost half of their value since October 2025, yet recent trading shows a mo
The idea of a “K‑shaped” economy shows that the richest people are growing faster than everyone else, but many of them are actually walking on shaky ground. The top 20 % of households earn between $160, 000 and $700, 000. About half of them are close to financial trouble because they have a lot o
