Scottie Scheffler’s name keeps popping up when people talk about slow play. He and his teammates, Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, started their round on the first tee at 8:40 a. m. Yet by the time they reached the tenth hole, more than three hours had passed. That pace would push a full round o
Scientists found two kinds of bacteria that can eat a type of plastic called polypropylene. The bacteria were taken from a landfill in Rishikesh, India. They named the strains KRS102 and KRS236. The team first checked that the bacteria were real by looking at their DNA. They also tested if the mi
Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced that Stacy Weitz will leave her position as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at the end of this month, after ten years with the studio. Weitz began her career at Sony in 2016 as Vice President of Corporate Communications and was promoted
Staten Island faces a growing problem: more teens are getting involved in shootings, even though overall city violence is falling. This trend shows that young people are slipping into dangerous situations faster and with fewer safeguards than before. The Canvas Institute has seen the hidden struggl
Surviving cancer as a young adult brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to staying healthy afterward. Many young adults deal with long-term effects from treatment, so eating well and staying active are key goals. But what actually helps them follow these healthy habits? A recent study l
Some big names in entertainment shared big personal news this year. They revealed they’re expecting babies in 2026. The list includes stars from movies, music, sports, and fashion. Some couples chose flashy photo shoots to break the news. Others posted casual updates on social media to connect with
Stanford''s women''s basketball team used to be a powerhouse, making the NCAA Tournament every year for nearly 40 seasons. Under the former coach, the team won three national titles and reached the Final Four fourteen times. But since the coach retired in 2024, things have taken a sharp turn. The te
San Diego County supervisors plan to bundle three big changes into one November vote. First, they want an ethics board for elected leaders. Second, they propose a new budget watchdog to check spending. Third, supervisors could serve three terms instead of two. Each idea sounds reasonable on its own
San Francisco’s famous Bay to Breakers race is coming up, but the city isn’t just worried about runners this time. The National Weather Service is warning people to stay away from the coast because strong winds and rough ocean conditions will make things dangerous. Winds could hit 50 miles per hour,
Staten Island will see some rain today, but not much. After a cool mid-60s Friday—a bit too chilly for mid-May—a big warmup is coming. The city’s temperature will jump from the comfortable 70s on Saturday to the low 80s on Sunday. By early next week, it could even hit the 90s, which is way above wha
