The Ekhtiarieh neighborhood in Tehran is home to many older adults who are trying to stay active. A recent study looked into how these seniors view and use their neighborhood for physical activities. The research focused on four main questions: What are the usual physical activities? What influences these activities? What cultural norms play a role? And how does the ...
Kids between 5 and 17 years old need to move around a lot. This is important for their health. Parents play a big role in this. They decide where and when kids can play outside. So, parents' views on their neighborhood matter a lot. If parents think their neighborhood is safe and has places for kids to play, their kids are more likely to be active. If they think ...
Jonathan Joss, a familiar face from the popular TV show "Parks and Recreation, " was tragically killed in front of his home in San Antonio, Texas. He was 59 years old. The news of his death has shaken many, including his co-stars. Chris Pratt, who rose to fame playing Andy Dwyer in the same show, expressed his sorrow on Instagram. He called Joss a kind person and ur...
A well-known voice actor, Jonathan Joss, was fatally shot in a dispute with a neighbor. The actor was 59 years old. The incident occurred on a Saturday night in San Antonio. The police were called to a home where they found Joss with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save his life, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooter, who fled the scene, w...
The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is taking a significant step towards addressing one of the darkest chapters in American history. The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was a brutal event that left up to 300 Black residents dead and a thriving neighborhood in ruins. More than 100 years later, the city's mayor has announced a $105 million plan to tackle the lasting effects of thi...
In many places, the way people think about women and violence can vary greatly from one neighborhood to another. This isn't just about individual beliefs. It's about how entire communities can foster or discourage harmful attitudes. A recent investigation looked into this issue in Valencia, Spain. It focused on how hostile views towards women might be connected to in...
In Massachusetts, the cost of child care is a major issue. The price tag for a toddler's care at a child care center is around $19, 961 a year. This is nearly double the national average. It is a significant barrier for many families. Two women, Lauren Birchfield Kennedy and Sarah Siegel Muncey, are working to change this. They met over a decade ago and bonded over t...
Nathan Fielder is a comedian who has recently shown his skills in the cockpit. He has been making waves with his show on HBO. The show focuses on the safety of commercial flights. Fielder believes that co-pilots often struggle to communicate openly with the captain. This can be a big problem if something goes wrong during a flight. Fielder's show ended with a bang. ...
The world of Harry Potter is expanding, and with it comes a fresh set of young actors ready to take on the iconic roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The casting choices for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series have been a long time coming, and the anticipation has been building. The process was intense, with tens of thousands of young hopefuls vying for the ...
The stage is set for a fresh take on the magical world of Harry Potter, as three young actors have been chosen to bring the iconic trio to life. Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout will step into the roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, respectively, for an upcoming TV series that promises to span at least a decade. The search for these pivotal ro...