Childhood weight problems have climbed sharply worldwide over the last forty years. Many things we can change—what kids eat, how much they move, family habits and screen use—are key targets for help. Yet no single, thorough look at the tools that measure these things existed until now. A research t
The NCAA has moved a step closer to changing how long student‑athletes can compete. A new plan would let Division I players use five years to play, instead of the usual four. The extra year would start in the first school year after a player finishes high school or turns 19, whichever comes fi
A huge Russian yacht named Nord, linked to billionaire Alexey Mordashov, sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The strait is a key route for oil and has been blocked by Iran since February amid U. S. –Iran tensions. The 142‑meter yacht left a Dubai marina at about 1400 GMT on Friday, c
A tragic accident on April 25th claimed the life of a North Dakota state legislator who was traveling in a small aircraft that crashed and burned near Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The pilot also perished, leaving the community to mourn a dedicated public servant. The governor of North Dakota announced
The future of the Harry Potter‑style adventure game may be brighter now that Paramount has secured control over Warner Bros. The acquisition, announced in late April for $111 billion, means that the studio’s popular franchises—including Game of Thrones and Harry Potter—will fall under Paramount Skyd
Tom Kean Jr. , a 57‑year‑old congressman from New Jersey, has finally spoken about his long absence from Washington. He said he had a “personal medical issue” that kept him away for weeks, and doctors say he will recover fully soon. Kean last voted in the House on March 5 and has missed many othe
A man from St. Louis once sprayed a herbicide called Roundup on sidewalks to tidy up his neighborhood. Years later he was diagnosed with blood cancer and a Missouri jury said the weed‑killer caused his illness. They awarded him $1. 25 million, a decision that now faces the U. S. Supreme Court. The
The new plan comes from Florida’s governor, who wants a map that could change the balance of power in Congress by targeting four seats held by Democrats. He has asked lawmakers to meet for a special session next week to review the proposal. If it passes, Republicans could hold 24 of Florida’s 28 sea
Megan steps onto the bright lights of a New York theater, taking on a role that breaks new ground for women in musical theatre. She becomes the first female actor to play Harold Zidler, showing that her rap background can translate into live stage performance. Her influence in style keeps growing
In many hospitals, doctors and nurses are learning that caring for a person’s mind and spirit is just as important as treating their body. Yet, when it comes to teaching future nurses about these topics, the lessons are uneven and often missing key steps. Researchers in Rome asked 69 third‑year nur
