The NCAA has moved a step closer to changing how long student‑athletes can compete. A new plan would let Division I players use five years to play, instead of the usual four. The extra year would start in the first school year after a player finishes high school or turns 19, whichever comes fi
Scientists studied a way to help rats with brain damage that mimics human cerebral palsy. They used tiny packages called exosomes, which come from stem cells. These vesicles carry useful signals that can calm inflammation and support brain repair. The team gave the exosomes to rats that had suffere
A huge Russian yacht named Nord, linked to billionaire Alexey Mordashov, sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The strait is a key route for oil and has been blocked by Iran since February amid U. S. –Iran tensions. The 142‑meter yacht left a Dubai marina at about 1400 GMT on Friday, c
The new adventure game, ATYPIAN, mixes old‑school role‑playing style with a neon city vibe. It was born from a small test project that earned a graphics prize at a 2025 game jam. Now the creators, Team A_EGO, want to grow it into a full release. Players become an innkeeper who hides a secre
The future of the Harry Potter‑style adventure game may be brighter now that Paramount has secured control over Warner Bros. The acquisition, announced in late April for $111 billion, means that the studio’s popular franchises—including Game of Thrones and Harry Potter—will fall under Paramount Skyd
A man from St. Louis once sprayed a herbicide called Roundup on sidewalks to tidy up his neighborhood. Years later he was diagnosed with blood cancer and a Missouri jury said the weed‑killer caused his illness. They awarded him $1. 25 million, a decision that now faces the U. S. Supreme Court. The
The new plan comes from Florida’s governor, who wants a map that could change the balance of power in Congress by targeting four seats held by Democrats. He has asked lawmakers to meet for a special session next week to review the proposal. If it passes, Republicans could hold 24 of Florida’s 28 sea
Megan steps onto the bright lights of a New York theater, taking on a role that breaks new ground for women in musical theatre. She becomes the first female actor to play Harold Zidler, showing that her rap background can translate into live stage performance. Her influence in style keeps growing
In many hospitals, doctors and nurses are learning that caring for a person’s mind and spirit is just as important as treating their body. Yet, when it comes to teaching future nurses about these topics, the lessons are uneven and often missing key steps. Researchers in Rome asked 69 third‑year nur
In the first quarter of 2026, HCA Healthcare reported revenues of $19. 11 billion, a modest 4. 3% rise from the previous year and almost exactly what analysts expected. The company’s adjusted earnings per share climbed to $7. 15 from $6. 45 a year earlier, matching market forecasts. The CEO descr
