Stella, a young girl from Utah, was born with a rare genetic disorder called Pendred syndrome. This condition caused her hearing to gradually worsen over time. At first, doctors thought her hearing issues were minor and could be fixed with simple drainage tubes. But Stella's mom, Kennedy Chugg, knew
Ashley Gu has been given a big new job at WHY Brands Inc. She is now the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This move shows that the company values her skills and experience. Gu has been with the company for a while. She started at Munchkin, a baby lifestyle brand owned by WHY Brands, in 2018. She work
James Cameron's latest epic, Avatar: Fire and Ash, kicked off its global journey with a mixed bag of results. While it raked in a whopping $345 million worldwide, it didn't quite set the box office on fire in North America, pulling in a modest $88 million. This is a far cry from the expectations tha
Nuclear energy has always had two big problems: fuel breakdown and waste. But scientists might have found a way to fix both. They've created a special kind of nuclear fuel that can heal itself. How? By adding tiny particles that trap harmful stuff before it can cause damage. This isn't just a small
In a recent phone call, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump talked about the ongoing war in Ukraine. The discussion focused on finding a peaceful solution to the conflict. Starmer mentioned the efforts of the "Coalition of the Willing, " a group of countries supp
Topeka is buzzing with fresh talent and dedicated leaders. FHLBank Topeka has welcomed five new team members, each bringing unique skills to the table. Di Kang, a PhD candidate, is diving into quantitative risk and modeling. Alex Nuss, formerly at Michel Dental, is now handling wires services. Saman
In a recent study, researchers looked at how well certain blood fat markers can predict health issues in older adults. The study used advanced computer methods to analyze these markers. The goal was to see if they could predict problems like heart disease and diabetes. The study involved a large gro
The clean energy sector faced a tough year in 2025. The industry saw both wins and losses. Many projects were completed and connected to the electric grid. This was crucial as the demand for electricity keeps rising. Data centers and lower utility bills are driving this demand. The year started wit
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" kicked off with $88 million in the U. S. over its opening weekend. This is a solid start, but it's a drop from the $134 million debut of "Avatar: The Way of Water" in 2022. The big question now is how well this latest trip to Pandora will perform during the holiday season. Th
In the world of sports, volleyball is not just about physical strength and agility. It is also about strategy and quick decision-making. Recently, there has been a lot of talk about using quantum-enhanced hybrid deep reinforcement learning to improve real-time tactical decisions in volleyball. This
