Ever wondered how well your brain handles multitasking? Researchers set out to find out just that. They wanted to see if people can perform physical tasks just as well when their brain is also focused on a simple reaction test. The tasks? Hopping on one leg and jumping up and down. Sound easy? Try d
In Germany, heavy snowfall caused a stir in the soccer world. Two Bundesliga matches were called off. The first was St. Pauli's game against RB Leipzig. Hamburg, where St. Pauli is based, was hit hard by the snow. The club tried everything to make the game happen. But the snow on the stadium roof wa
Pico’s BBQ, a beloved Texas-style barbecue spot, has shut its doors. The food truck, known for its mouthwatering ribs, brisket, and sausage, was a rare gem in the Peninsula area. It had been serving up delicious eats on Saturdays for about a year in Redwood City. Before that, it was a pop-up, poppin
Boston Scientific is on the move. The company's neuromodulation division, currently based in Valencia, is relocating to a new spot nearby. This shift is notable because it marks a change in the company's footprint in the area. The new location is the former home of Scorpion, a marketing firm. This
The US job market is a bit of a puzzle right now. On one hand, some people think December's job report might show a decent number of new jobs, maybe around 105, 000. But others aren't so sure, with estimates as low as 55, 000. Either way, it's clear that job growth in 2025 has been pretty slow, the
Amazon Pharmacy has started selling Novo Nordisk's new weight loss pill, Wegovy. This pill is a big deal because it's the first oral version of a drug that was previously only available as an injection. The price is also quite attractive, with cash-paying customers able to get it for $149 a month. T
Guy Maisnik is stepping into a big role. He's now the chair of the Global Hospitality Group. This happened on January 2, 2026. Jim Butler, who was in this role for a long time, is leaving the firm. Maisnik has been with the firm since 2003. He's been a key player in the hospitality industry for ove
In a bold move, Bosnian Serbs celebrated their regional holiday despite a court ban. This event took place in Banja Luka, the heart of the Serb Republic, on January 9th. This date holds historical significance as it marks the day in 1992 when Bosnian Serbs declared independence, leading to a brutal
Plano, a city in Texas, has become a hotspot for big companies. It's like a magnet, pulling in businesses from all over. This trend started in the 1980s. Ross Perot chose Plano for his company, Electronic Data Systems. Since then, many others have followed. AT&T is the latest big name to join. They
Tuberculosis (TB) is a sneaky disease that spreads through the air. It's been around for a long time, but it's still a big problem in many places, including Brazil. To fight it, we need to know where it's hitting hardest. That's why researchers took a close look at how TB spread across Brazil from 2
