Ever wondered why we like things that scare us? It's not just about the thrill. It's also about how our bodies and brains work. When something scares us, our bodies react. Our hearts beat faster. We sweat. Our muscles get tight. This is our body's way of getting ready to face danger or run away. Bu
Ryan Seacrest took to social media to share the sad news that his father, Gary Seacrest, had passed away at the age of 81. Gary had been fighting prostate cancer for quite some time. He leaves behind his wife, Connie, and his two children, Ryan and Meredith. Ryan's post was filled with love and grat
In China, a big study looked at how smartphones affect the mood of older adults. Over 10, 000 people, with an average age of 84, were part of this research. The study found that those who used smartphones had fewer signs of depression compared to those who didn't. The study grouped smartphone users
Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, recently shared some insights about the tech giant's plans for Siri during a meeting with investors. He mentioned that Apple is working hard on a more personalized version of Siri, aiming to launch it sometime in the upcoming year. This update is similar to what he said last t
Starting November 1st, people can begin signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. But there's a big problem: Congress hasn't decided whether to keep the extra financial help that makes insurance more affordable for millions of Americans. Without this help, i
China just sent a new crew to its space station, Tiangong. This mission, called Shenzhou-21, is pretty special. It's carrying three astronauts, or taikonauts as China calls them, and something even more unusual: four live mice. This is the first time China has sent mammals to space. The crew includ
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca
The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. There are reports that some officials have already chosen targets, like military sites, as part of a plan to tackle drug trafficking. However, opinions vary on whether a decision to strike has been made. Last week, President Trump made a statement t
In the world of NFL betting, numbers are king. A special model has been cooking up predictions for Week 9 games. This isn't just any model—it's one that digs deep into every play of every game. It looks at how teams perform on offense and defense. Then, it tweaks those numbers based on who they're p
A high school teacher and coach in Mansfield ISD found himself on the wrong side of the law. Jared Young, a 33-year-old science teacher and coach at Legacy High School, was arrested on serious charges. These include sexual assault of a child, possession and transmission of child pornography, and hav
