Linda McMahon, chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Education, is facing a lawsuit that alleges she and her husband, Vince, let a WWE employee sexually exploit children for decades. The lawsuit claims that Melvin Phillips Jr. , a ringside announcer, used his job to attrac
Next year, Comcast will split NBCUniversal’s cable networks into a new company. Why the change and how will it affect NBCU’s sports coverage? Let’s look into it. After some bumps from Covid and host cities, the Olympics bounced back in Paris last year. More success is expected in the future. But so
Some health conditions are truly puzzling. Take Bruck syndrome (BS) for example. Even people with the exact same genetic mix can have wildly different symptoms. BS makes bones super fragile and can cause muscle tightness, but it doesn't hit everyone the same way. Scientists think this is because som
Have you ever wondered why men and women often perform differently in winter endurance sports like cross-country skiing, biathlon, and long-track speed skating? While we've looked at summer sports, it's time to dive into the winter games. Let's explore the factors that influence performance in these
Ever wondered why some people's skin gets itchy and red when they sweat? It's not just about being sensitive. There's a condition called atopic dermatitis, often called eczema, that's behind this. People with this allergic skin disorder can get flare-ups when they sweat. But what's the deal with sal
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known TV personality and health expert, was chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This agency covers over a third of Americans and plays a big role in our healthcare system. Let's dive into the life and career of th
You might think that frogs are tough, but even their young ones can be harmed by pollution. Scientists wanted to find out how badly nitrate pollution can affect young Brazilian tree frogs, called Dendropsophus haddadi. They did an experiment where they put tadpoles in water with different levels of
Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is President Trump's pick to lead the U. S. Commerce Department. Lutnick has been a big supporter of Tether, a cryptocurrency company with a history of controversy. Tether operates like a bank but without the normal rules and watchdogs. It issues a stabl
You might have heard a lot about COVID-19, but did you know it's not the only disease out there? There are other illnesses, known as tropical diseases, that also need our attention. These diseases, like malaria and dengue, mostly affect countries with hot climates. But here's where things get intere
In today's digital age, politics is everywhere online. But how can we really tell what people are reading? German researchers delved into this question, testing three methods to detect political texts: using lists of words, traditional machine learning, and deep learning. They ran over 66 models and
