The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the season with high hopes, banking on a trio of Japanese pitchers—Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Masataka Sasaki—to turn their fortunes around. Fans and analysts quickly dubbed them "SOY, " a playful nod to their combined initials. Catcher Will Smith, often o
Every winter, some people jump into icy waters to raise money for good causes. In Boulder, hundreds chose to take a chilly leap last Saturday at the annual Polar Plunge. The event raises funds for Special Olympics Colorado, supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. This year’s plunge happe
Minnesota United’s hopes of extending their unbeaten start to the season took a hit after star midfielder James Rodriguez pulled out of tonight’s away game against LA Galaxy. Rodriguez, who joined the club last year, was expected to feature after recent international duty with Colombia. But his MLS
Many people feel stuck between wanting healthy meals and being pulled toward salty snacks or sweet treats without thinking. These preferences didn’t start randomly—they’re shaped by years of eating foods designed to hijack your brain’s reward system. Ultra-processed foods flood your body with artifi
After a heart transplant, patients must take drugs to prevent their body from rejecting the new organ. For years, doctors have relied on a standard mix of three medications: a calcineurin inhibitor, a drug that slows cell growth, and steroids. But now, everolimus is gaining attention as a possible r
Rumors about British royals and Australia often pop up, but one ex-royal servant just made the gossip harder to ignore. A former butler for King Charles—who once handled everything from valet duties to chauffeuring—now says Australia holds deep meaning for the Crown. The country isn’t just another
Most Australians over 55 rarely break a sweat. Official guidelines say we should move more—every week, in every way—but most of us still end up parked on the couch. A fresh approach called VILPA flips the script. Instead of gym sessions, VILPA nudges people to sprinkle short bursts of hard effort in
A few strong storms might pop up in northern Alabama starting Saturday afternoon, with winds up to 60 mph possible in the strongest ones. Tornadoes aren’t on the radar, so that’s a relief. The heaviest activity should arrive between 3 p. m. Saturday and 4 a. m. Sunday, according to weather experts.
Many schools in Hampton Roads are now using telehealth to help students get medical and mental health care without leaving campus. In Newport News and Portsmouth, a program run by Sentara gives families a quick way to see doctors through video calls set up right in the school building. A nurse first
Cody Johnson, a well-known figure in country music, faced a tough challenge last year when he had to cancel several tour dates. Health problems struck when a severe infection led to a burst eardrum, forcing him into emergency surgery. Recovery wasn’t going to be quick, and singing was off the table
