Samantha Smith, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Chad and Corie Smith. Samantha's favorite class is AP Statistics with Mrs. Connie Royer. She believes Mrs. Royer is the best teacher she has ever had. The teacher makes learning fun and engaging. She uses activities that ...
Donovan Mitchell is not one to forget a loss, especially one that ended his team's season. The Cavs' star player made that clear when he faced the Indiana Pacers again, the team that had knocked them out of the playoffs earlier that year. Mitchell's determination to win was evident in every play, every shot, and every defensive stop. He wanted to prove a point, to sh...
Kids and screens go together like peanut butter and jelly. But what if those screens could actually help kids stay healthy? A recent study from the University of South Australia suggests that might be the case. Researchers looked at data from over 133, 000 kids and teens under 18. They found that digital health tools, like apps and fitness trackers, can actually enco...
Crypto is changing how wealthy families manage their money. A company called Digital Ascension Group helps rich people handle their crypto investments. They do everything from planning for the future to dealing with taxes. Their clients include families with lots of money and even some who made big profits from memecoins. One of their clients turned a small investme...
Managing type 1 diabetes in kids is no easy task. But new tech like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps is making a difference. The problem? Data from these devices often gets trapped in separate systems. This makes it tough for doctors to get the full story. A recent effort in Ohio tackled this issue. They combined CGM data from different companies...
The Gates Foundation Trust made some major moves in its investment portfolio during the third quarter of 2025. The total value of its investments dropped from $47. 78 billion to $36. 58 billion. This was mainly because they sold off a big chunk of their Microsoft shares, reducing their stake by a huge 65%. They sold 17 million shares, which cut their total holding fr...
Numerai, a unique hedge fund based in San Francisco, just raised a whopping $30 million in its Series C funding round. This round was led by some big-name university endowments and valued the company at a cool $500 million. That's a huge jump from its 2023 valuation! J. P. Morgan Asset Management also made a big move by committing up to $500 million to Numerai’s hed...
Kalshi, a platform known for predicting political outcomes, has now shifted its focus to sports. It offers a chance to bet on games and futures, with a $10 bonus for new users. To get started, use the promo code WTOP and trade $100 to claim your bonus. Sports betting on Kalshi is straightforward. For instance, the Nuggets have a 45% chance to beat the Rockets. This ...
Tottenham Hotspur is buzzing with good energy this season. The team is doing well, sitting in fifth place in the Premier League. This is quite an achievement, especially considering the number of injuries they've had to deal with. One of the players who has been missing from the action is Dominic Solanke. He's been out for a while, recovering from an ankle injury. Hi...
Endometriosis is a tricky condition to diagnose. Doctors often rely on invasive procedures, but what if a simple blood test could do the trick? Researchers are exploring tiny molecules called miRNAs in the blood to detect endometriosis. These miRNAs are like messengers in the body, and their patterns might hold the key to identifying the disease. The journey to find...