A World First Transplant Restores Life-Changing Function
For the first time in medical history, surgeons have successfully transplanted a human bladder, giving a cancer survivor in Los Angeles a second chance at a normal life. The groundbreaking eight-hour procedure was performed at UCLA, where 41-year-old Oscar Larrainzar received both a kidney and a bladder from a single donor. After seven years of […]
Sesame Street Finds a New Home and Keeps Its Heart
Big Bird, Elmo, and the rest of the gang aren’t going anywhere — thanks to a new Netflix deal that ensures Sesame Street will keep delighting young audiences. After Warner Bros. Discovery ended its agreement with the beloved series, Sesame Workshop partnered with Netflix to bring fresh episodes to both streaming and public television. In […]
How a Snowy Morning Croissant Sparked an Unforgettable Love Story
They met at a spring food event in Washington, D.C., but it wasn’t love at first sight—at least not in the traditional sense. Libby Rasmussen was drawn to David Amini’s kindness and warmth, and the two bonded over their shared passion for food. Their friendship deepened through long walks, pastry-making sessions, and a snowy morning […]
One Life-Saving Gift, Two Nursing Degrees
For years, Ambrealle Brown dreamed of becoming a nurse—but a life-threatening kidney disease kept putting her plans on hold. After years of dialysis and fading hope, her mother, Nija Butler, stepped in with a life-saving gift: her kidney. That selfless act not only gave Brown a second chance at life, but also reignited her dream. […]
How This British Dad Turned Toddler Chaos into Comedy Gold
When George Lewis became a dad, older comedians told him not to mention it onstage. Instead, he leaned all the way in — and built a thriving career out of the chaos of parenting. Now 37, the British comic has gone viral for his “Two Toddlers Chatting” sketches, where kids talk like bewildered adults and […]
This Country Hits a Milestone in Clean Energy Shift
Coal’s grip on Poland’s power grid has officially weakened. For the first time ever, coal accounted for less than half of the country’s electricity in April, signaling a major shift toward cleaner energy sources. The share of coal fell to 49.4%, down nearly 19% from March and 9.6% from the same time last year, according […]
Buying Tickets Just Got a Lot More Honest
A new rule aimed at ending “junk fees” is now in effect—and it’s already changing how major platforms sell tickets. Ticketmaster, often criticized for hiding surprise charges, has announced it will now display full ticket prices at the start of the shopping process. The change aligns with a new Federal Trade Commission rule that requires […]
The Man with a Sign That’s Changing Lives, One Conversation at a Time
Paul Jenkinson has traded in retirement for a folding table, two chairs, and a sign that reads, “You are not alone. I will listen.” The 70-year-old former social worker is traveling across Canada simply to offer strangers the gift of being heard—no appointments, no fees, no judgment. Whether it’s a passing student, someone at a […]
A Historic First for Baseball, Right in Toronto
Ayami Sato, widely regarded as one of the best female baseball players in history, just became the first woman to play in a Canadian men’s professional league. The 35-year-old right-hander from Japan made her debut as starting pitcher for the Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club in their home opener, drawing admiration from fans, teammates, and […]
Crows Just Joined Humans in This Surprising Ability
Crows have just joined humans in an elite cognitive club, surprising scientists with their ability to recognize geometric regularity. In a new study from the University of Tübingen, carrion crows consistently picked out shapes that were different from a group — an intuitive skill previously believed to be uniquely human. When presented with sets of […]