The study checked a short tool that measures how much people admire celebrities. It tested this tool on 367 college students, most of whom were women, in the United States. Researchers also asked about how much worry people feel for others, their levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, and whethe
On February 10, a number of well‑known actors and musicians celebrate their birthdays. Among the most notable is actress Laura Dern, who turns 59 this year. A lesser‑known fact about her is that she once directed a segment of the TV movie “Call Me Crazy: A Five Film. ” Also turning 52 is Eliza
For the biggest televised event of the year, brands pay a fortune for a chance to show their products to millions. The 2026 Super Bowl cost between $7 million and $10 million for a single commercial spot, but the real question is how much the famous faces in those spots earned. Industry experts
"Senate members flipped a decision after pressure from workers, activists and lawyers. They had earlier rejected a rule that would force election results to be sent online right after counting. The rule was seen as a tool against fraud and manipulation. The change came after protests outside parl
Coffee and tea may help keep the mind sharp as we grow older. A recent research paper published in a major medical journal examined how regular consumption of these drinks affects brain health. The study followed almost 132, 000 people for an average of 37 years, tracking their coffee or tea h
Warm baths or a cozy sauna can do more than just relax tired muscles. They also help blood move faster, sweat out small toxins, and calm the nervous system that often feels over‑worked during cold days. When stress slows down our body’s defenses, a quick dip in hot water can bring it back to balance
Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an
A team of doctors in Utah is performing a tiny, camera‑guided operation inside the womb to fix spina bifida. The technique is less invasive than older methods and can keep mothers from needing a big cut or an early delivery. The first Utah family to try the new procedure is the Ibarra Garcias. Thei
Morgan Stanley has turned its eyes to two companies that once mined Bitcoin and are now turning their rigs into data‑center powerhouses. The firm has given Cipher Mining and TeraWulf “overweight” ratings, suggesting their shares could rise by more than 150% if the shift pays off. Cipher’s analyst
MegaETH, a new high‑speed blockchain, went live on its mainnet last Monday. The network claims to process over 100, 000 transactions a second, aiming to make crypto apps feel as quick as everyday web sites. In contrast, Ethereum currently handles fewer than 30 transactions per second. The launch fo
