The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is winding down its operations after losing federal funding, a move that could have big ripples. This group, which has been around for nearly 60 years, helps support public media, including PBS and NPR. Most of the CPB's staff will be let go by the end
In July 2025, a funny fake apology letter went viral. It was supposed to be from American Eagle, about their ads with Sydney Sweeney. The letter joked about her looks and even mentioned "denim sensitivity training. " Many people believed it was real, but it was just a joke. The ads showed Sydney Sw
A new fitness trend is making waves, promising big health benefits in just 30 minutes. It's called "Japanese walking, " and it's all over social media. The idea is simple: walk fast for three minutes, then slow down for three minutes, and repeat. This pattern is done five times, and it's said to giv
Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy often face challenges with breastfeeding. This is a problem that needs more attention. It's important to understand what affects a mother's decision to breastfeed early in her pregnancy. This can help doctors and nurses give better support. Many factors p
In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in New York City, right-wing media and figures seized the opportunity to push a familiar narrative. The incident, which claimed the lives of four people, including an off-duty police officer, was quickly politicized. Despite evidence pointing to the shooter's me
Researchers wanted to see which surgery works better for kids born with a rare eye condition called aniridia that often leads to glaucoma. They looked at two common surgeries: trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implantation. First, they gathered data from many studies. They found tha
Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, recently revealed that he had been fighting a serious health battle. He shared that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer earlier this year. This news came to light during a press conference as the team prepared for the upcoming 2025 season. S
Black women face a bigger risk of health problems tied to hormones. Why? They are often exposed to more endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in everyday products. EDCs are sneaky chemicals that mess with the body's natural hormones. Social media influencers might be a key player in spreading the w
Newborn sepsis is a big problem around the world, especially in countries that don't have a lot of money. It's hard to know how many babies get sick because there aren't enough good tests to find out. This makes it tough to plan how to help them. In many places, doctors don't have the right tools t
Paramount Global has been through a lot lately. The company has been in talks with Skydance Media for over a year. They finally agreed to merge in July 2024. But the deal had to go through the FCC. That process was not easy. Critics said Paramount paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit. They thought t
