Jon Rahm grew up in a quiet fishing town near Bilbao, Spain, where his parents raised him with strong family values and a love for many sports. He tried soccer, canoeing, and even Kung Fu before a 1997 Ryder Cup sparked his passion for golf. His background is a mix of Basque and Swiss heritage. T
In Ethiopia, many children do not get any routine shots. Researchers looked at data from 2016 to see why poorer families miss vaccinations. They studied nearly two thousand kids aged one to almost two years. A child was called “zero‑dose” if he had not received the first diphtheria, tetanus
The Brief Addiction Monitor, or BAM, is a quick questionnaire that helps doctors keep tabs on people dealing with substance use disorders. Researchers wondered if this tool would work well outside the United States, so they translated it into Chinese and called it BAM‑Taiwan (BAM‑T). They tested
A federal jury in Chicago handed a $49. 5 million verdict to the relatives of Samya Stumo, a 24‑year‑old from Western Massachusetts who perished in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 disaster. The decision comes after a lengthy trial and joins other recent judgments linked to the 2019 crash that clai
The world’s biggest names, from podcast hosts to boxing promoters, all claim the same secret: sleep is a superpower. They point to a controversial wellness coach who has millions of followers on social media and a reputation for mixing science with hype. He says we have no real plan for falling asle
Jordy Greene, just ten years old, found himself in a place most kids only dream of—his face printed on cereal boxes. It wasn’t for a sports star or movie hero; it was part of Pittsburgh Children’s Miracle Network’s big fundraising push, aimed at keeping kids’ hospitals stocked and staffed. The
George Lucas, the mind behind iconic films, celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Sofia Coppola, known for her distinct directorial style, turns 55 and has also produced memorable music videos. Tim Roth marks 65 years of life, a milestone that comes after directing his own film in the late 1990s
Scientists have created a new set of charts that show how the brain’s white matter changes from birth to 100 years old. White matter is like the wires that connect different parts of the brain. When these connections are damaged, people can develop neurological or psychiatric problems. The new char
A recent decision by the UNM Board of Regents has set the stage for a fresh leadership era at the university. The board’s search process was open and data‑driven, avoiding the usual political drama that often surrounds university appointments. The criteria they used focused on UNM’s long‑term
The Cavaliers faced a tough road test in Detroit, winning 117‑113 in overtime and taking a 3‑2 edge in the series. A bright red mark on Evan Mobley’s left face showed how hard the game was, but it didn’t stop him from scoring crucial points. Cleveland had a perfect home record this postseason but
