Golf fans know Phil Mickelson for his smooth left-handed swing and six major championship wins. But his success didn’t just happen on the course — it started in his childhood. Born in San Diego but raised in Arizona, Mickelson’s early life wasn’t all about trophies. As a kid, he learned to swing lef
Jack Nicklaus, better known as the “Golden Bear, ” grew up in the quiet suburb of Upper Arlington, Ohio, where family and community played big roles in his life. Born in 1940, he didn’t just inherit a knack for golf—he showed early talent in multiple sports, proving his natural ability wasn’t limite
Scientists once saw mitochondria—the powerhouses inside our cells—as fixed residents with one job: producing energy. Now they know these tiny structures are more like delivery trucks zipping between cells, dropping off supplies or picking up garbage. This movement happens with help from three main h
Collin Morikawa didn't waste time climbing the golf ladder. After proving himself in college and quickly rising to the top of amateur rankings, he turned pro in 2019. His first two years on tour were remarkable—22 straight cuts made and two major wins by age 25. That early success set the foundation
Cholera germs have a smart trick to protect themselves. They carry a built-in gene storage system that holds hundreds of spare parts, mostly unused. A small portion of these genes help fight off viruses. Normally, stressed bacteria shuffle these genes around to pick the best ones. But cholera germs
A personal assistant in New York stole almost $10 million from an elderly couple who relied on her help. For seven years, from 2017 to 2024, she took advantage of their trust. Instead of doing her job, she wrote herself checks that were meant for them. She used the money to buy luxury items like han
Netflix once bet on Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, alongside her home makeover show With Love, Meghan. But after a year, the streaming giant quietly dropped the jam, honey, and tea products—along with the costly royal wedding-scented candle. According to people close to the project, Netfl
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened global ticket sales on April 9 following a flood of local sign-ups. Organizers said over a hundred thousand locals bought tickets in the first week—a number they called record-breaking. But most of those tickets were the $28 entry-level seats, which sold out fast
The U. S. government just revised the rulebook for the committee that shapes vaccine recommendations for the country. The group, usually made up of doctors and scientists, now welcomes voices from toxicology and data analysis to weigh in on vaccine safety. Critics say this mix of expertise could dil
Israel quietly approved 34 new West Bank outposts in early April, a move condemned by Palestinian leaders as a direct break from international rules. While the government didn’t issue a formal announcement, local media broke the news after military censors cleared the details for publication. Most o
