In a surprising turn, Bible sales in the U. S. are soaring, even as fewer Americans consider religion a big part of their lives. This year alone, over 18 million Bibles have been sold, with a big jump in September. That’s when sales spiked after the passing of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. The English Standard Bible, Adventure Bible for kids, and the ...
In many parts of the world, women facing financial struggles often deal with type 2 diabetes. This condition can seriously impact their health. Yoga is a flexible, budget-friendly, and safe activity. It might help these women manage their blood sugar levels and take better care of themselves. Researchers wanted to test if yoga could make a difference. They divided w...
In the U. S. , there's been a rise in tools that show healthcare prices. These tools aim to help control costs and give patients more say in their care. But do they really help patients, or just add more stress? Most tools just put price info out there for patients to find if they want. This is called passive transparency. It might not help much. In fact, it could m...
Ohio is making waves in education with a new bill called the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act. " This law lets teachers talk about how Christianity shaped American history. It passed in the House, with Republicans saying yes and Democrats saying no. The bill doesn't force schools to teach about religion. It just reminds teachers they can if they want to. It gives...
The entertainment world is buzzing with news about Warner Bros. Discovery. It seems like everyone has an opinion on who might buy it. Recently, the company gave a new deadline for more offers. Three big names have already shown interest: Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Comcast. They all want a piece of Warner's vast collection of movies, TV shows, and superheroes. ...
Streaming services have become a big part of how people choose what to watch. They use smart algorithms to suggest shows and movies based on what you've watched before. This might seem helpful, but it raises some important questions. How do these suggestions affect your taste in entertainment? Do they limit your choices or expand them? These algorithms are designed ...
World of Warcraft fans have a date to circle on their calendars. The highly anticipated expansion, Midnight, is set to launch on March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. This is the eleventh expansion for the popular MMORPG and the second part of the Worldsoul Saga, a story arc penned by Chris Metzen, who returned to Blizzard in 2023 after a seven-year hiatus. The ex...
For years, people have been changing the land around ancient sites. This change can hurt these important places. A recent study looked at how to use satellites to track these changes. The focus was on Amrit, an old archaeological site in Syria. The study used different types of satellite images. These images were taken over many years. By looking at these images, re...
In sub-Saharan Africa, young women and girls face many challenges due to social and gender norms. A recent study looked at different ways to improve their health and lives. The focus was on using entertainment media to change these norms. The study reviewed 35 articles about 24 different projects in 15 countries. These projects aimed to tackle issues like sexual hea...
A well-known commentator sparked a heated debate after criticizing a senator's public remarks. The commentator, who has never served in the military but has family and friends who have, expressed strong disagreement with the senator's suggestion that military personnel should disregard orders from the Commander in Chief. The commentator argued that the senator, Mark...