The study looked at 87 mothers and their babies to see how a mom’s weight, diet, exercise, and health during pregnancy influence the baby’s size in the first year. Researchers tracked mothers each trimester, measuring weight and body fat, while also asking about food choices and physical activity
A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se
Amazon’s audio platform is expanding its nonfiction lineup by merging several well‑known investigative shows under one banner. The move follows the company’s recent reorganization of its Wondery division, which had previously hosted popular series such as “Dr. Death” and “Over My Dead Body. ” Now, t
The new boss of Target, Michael Fiddelke, announced a bold strategy to revive the retailer’s fortunes. He promised a fresh focus on product quality and store layout, aiming to draw shoppers back into physical locations. To support this shift, the company will lift its capital investment by a quarter
A cold front will move into North Texas on Wednesday, bringing showers and storms. The weather office says severe storms may happen if the front stops moving. Strong winds and hail are expected in the late afternoon and evening, and every part of the metro area could be affected. When a tornado is
The mouth of a baby is like a blank canvas. At birth, it holds a mix of bacteria that mainly come from the mother’s own mouth. These early microbes are not yet specialized, but they set the stage for what will grow later. In the first weeks after birth, the baby’s oral bacteria change quickly. Spec
Journalists who go into conflict zones face danger every day. The threat of injury or death is real, but the risk does not stop there. Even after leaving a battlefield, many reporters struggle with mental health problems that linger for years. Research shows that covering war can trigger a ra
The war that started on Saturday forced many people to stay in the Middle East, and only a few flights are leaving now. UAE airlines like Etihad, Emirates, and FlyDubai started a limited number of trips from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Most scheduled flights were still canceled: over 90 % of Dubai’s
The Athens Banner‑Herald has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors for its excellence in sports journalism during 2025. The paper belongs to Division D, the fourth level of the competition that sorts entries by overall print and digital readership. Among its standout contributors i
The United States and Albania have found themselves oddly linked by the same man: Jack Smith. In 2020, Smith, then chief prosecutor at a special court in The Hague, announced charges against Hashim Thaci, a former Kosovar leader and close ally of U. S. President Donald Trump during his first term. T
