First responders are the unsung heroes who rush into danger when others run away. But what about their mental health? A big problem is that many of them face stress and trauma on the job. In fact, about one in seven first responders show signs of PTSD from their regular duties. This number goes up even more after big crises. To tackle this issue, researchers from No...
Latin America is quickly becoming a major player in the podcast world. From January to August 2025, data shows that people in this region are listening to podcasts more than ever. News is the most popular topic, making up 35% of all listening. This is a big jump compared to other genres like comedy or fiction, which only have 14% and 8% respectively. Language plays ...
Big changes are happening in the world of business. UnitedHealth Group, a major health insurer, has welcomed Dr. Scott Gottlieb to its board. He's not just any doctor; he used to be the head of the FDA and has worked with big health organizations. This move shows UnitedHealth is bringing in top talent to guide the company. Meanwhile, other companies are also making ...
Ever notice how some stuff just vanishes from our lives? One day, it's everywhere, and the next, it's gone like it never existed. People have been sharing memories of things that were super popular but then disappeared without a trace. Think about buying ringtones. It was a big deal back then. You'd pick a tune, pay for it, and show it off. Now, it's a thing of the ...
Eric Dane, a well-known actor, is facing a tough battle with ALS, a disease that affects nerve cells and makes it hard to move and breathe. He shared his struggle with Diane Sawyer, talking about how his right hand has stopped working and how he can't swim anymore. Despite this, he's trying to spend as much time as possible with his family, especially his two daughte...
Rebecca Heineman, a trailblazer in the gaming world, passed away at 62 after a tough fight with cancer. Her story is one of triumph, innovation, and advocacy. She left a mark that will last for years to come. Heineman started young, winning a big Atari 2600 tournament at just 16. This win kicked off a career that spanned over 40 years and 67 games. She was a key fig...
A major player in Ecuador's drug scene has been caught in Spain. Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria, the boss of Los Lobos, was grabbed in Malaga. He had been hiding out in Europe, pretending to be someone else after faking his own death. Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, shared this news. Chavarria was still running his criminal business from afar, including illegal mining an...
Ken Burns, a well-known documentary maker, has a new series about the American Revolution. He thinks this event was super important, maybe even the most important after the birth of Christ. But he also says that human nature doesn't change, and the problems we have today are similar to those in the past. Burns has been promoting his new documentary, which is 12 hour...
Amazon MGM Studios has won a heated competition to secure the film rights for Rebecca Yarros' emotional romance novel, The Last Letter. This victory comes after a fierce bidding war that saw major players like Netflix and Paramount also vying for the rights. The novel, which was re-released this year, has quickly become a bestseller, sparking renewed interest from Ho...
Smartwatches have become more than just gadgets for counting steps. Over the years, they have evolved to include health features that claim to detect serious conditions like atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. The latest addition is the ability to flag hypertension, a condition that affects about half of American adults. If left untreated, hypertension can lead to s...