In Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, the world's oldest person has said her final goodbye. Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman from Osaka, passed away at the age of 116 in a care home. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka led a life full of activity and spirit. She loved bananas and a yogurt drink called Calpis, and ev
Get ready for some winter weather! A winter storm warning is still in effect for the Metro area, with snow and sleet expected to be the main types of winter precipitation. If you're south of Kansas City, though, ice could be a bigger problem. The amount of precipitation will depend on the transition
Imagine if we could cut down on road injuries and deaths just by changing how we design our streets. In Canada, this is a serious issue, and it's especially tough for cyclists and pedestrians. Health workers in Ontario have faced many challenges while trying to make these changes happen. They've lea
Water isn't just something we drink to feel better; it's a superhero for our bodies! It's crucial for maintaining body temperature, aiding digestion, and even flushing out toxins. Dehydration can mess things up, making you feel tired or giving you headaches. Have you heard about kidney stones? Well
Clara Thomann, a 33-year-old science teacher from California, was unfortunately killed while hiking in Greece. She was on vacation in the Greek Islands with her partner, Elliot Finn, when she fell down a steep gorge near Plakias, Crete, on December 23. The fall was devastating—she plunged about 164
Healthcare systems everywhere are facing a big challenge: keeping drug costs under control. One way they do this is by closely watching how doctors prescribe drugs. In Germany's state of Bavaria, they have a special agreement called the Bavarian Drug Agreement. This agreement sets specific goals for
In sports like running, jumping, or soccer, coaches often need to study athletes' moves to help them improve. One big challenge is quickly spotting athletes, their gear, and field boundaries in videos or photos. Existing methods struggle with this, mainly because they lose important time details, mi
Walking faster is a big deal for people who've had a stroke. One thing that can hold them back is not swinging their arms enough. This can make it tough to move forward quickly. But why does this happen, and can it be changed? Let's dive in! After a stroke, some people might not move their arms as
As the 2025 season wraps up, the NFL's Week 18 brings some intriguing matchups. Let's dive into five key predictions. Carson Wentz and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to end the Denver Broncos' playoff dreams. Despite resting their main stars, the Chiefs are poised to beat the Broncos. Denver's rook
Tom Brady has been making waves off the field with a whopping $375 million deal from Fox Sports and ownership stakes in the Raiders, a WNBA team, and an English soccer club. But could all this busy work mean he's about to ditch his broadcast gig before it even starts? NFL reporter Richard Deitsch th
