California Just Changed Every Tortilla In The State
California just became the first state in America to require folic acid fortification in corn masa products including tortillas, marking a groundbreaking public health victory that could prevent devastating birth defects in thousands of babies born to Latina mothers across the state. Assembly Bill 1830 took effect on January 1 and requires manufacturers to add […]
Muhammad Ali’s Wish Comes True 10 Years After His Death
Muhammad Ali once joked that he should be turned into a postage stamp because that’s the only way he would ever get licked, and now almost 10 years after his death, the legendary boxer’s humorous prediction is finally becoming reality on what would have been his 84th birthday. The U.S. Postal Service honored The Greatest […]
The Phone Policy That’s Changing California Classrooms Forever
Governor Gavin Newsom signed groundbreaking legislation requiring every California school district, charter school, and county office of education to limit or prohibit smartphone use on campus by July 2026, marking a major victory for student mental health and academic success. The Phone-Free School Act responds to overwhelming research showing that excessive smartphone use increases anxiety, […]
The Cancer Survival Number That’s Making History
For the first time in history, seven in ten people now live at least five years after their cancer diagnosis, marking an extraordinary milestone that the American Cancer Society announced represents decades of progress in the fight against this devastating disease. The groundbreaking 70 percent five year survival rate stands in stark contrast to the […]
What This Teacher Did For 61 Years Broke A World Record
Glenda Akin, 84, has officially been certified by Guinness World Records as the longest serving female teacher at the same school after dedicating 61 years and 43 days to Westmoreland High School in Tennessee, where she worked both as a classroom teacher and later as the school librarian. The remarkable educator began her career in […]
L’Oréal Just Made Animal Testing Obsolete
Scientists at L’Oréal have developed a revolutionary animal free testing method that can detect skin allergens in cosmetic ingredients in just one hour, compared to the 24 hours required by traditional methods. The breakthrough involves a specially designed molecule called NNDNAC that behaves like human skin proteins and grabs onto potentially harmful chemicals much faster […]
He Nailed The Star Spangled Banner at 104 Years Old
Dominick Critelli, a 104 year old decorated Army staff sergeant who survived World War II’s brutal Battle of the Bulge, brought more than 18,000 hockey fans to their feet when he performed the Star Spangled Banner on his soprano saxophone at UBS Arena on Long Island. The centenarian, who immigrated to the United States from […]
New Studies Reveal How Walking Daily Can Add Years Of Life
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has revealed that something as simple as a ten minute daily stroll can cut the risk of dying early by 15 percent, proving that tiny lifestyle tweaks in middle age can have an enormous impact on longevity. Researchers examined data from 135,000 people in the UK, Norway, Sweden, […]
The Tiniest Therapy Animal Is Stealing Hearts
Pascal, a perfectly coiffed nine year old miniature horse sporting a bowtie, Santa hat, and glittery hooves, has become the star attraction among 50 therapy animals working with Quebec’s Toutous Poilus zoo animation organization. The tiny horse shows off his repertoire of jumps, waves, and bows to delighted residents at care homes across Quebec’s Eastern […]
Famous Flight Team Gets Historic New Leader
Wing Commander Sasha Nash has made history by becoming the first woman to ever lead the Royal Air Force’s world famous Red Arrows aerobatic team. The former Tornado pilot who flew combat tours in Afghanistan now commands 150 RAF and civilian personnel at the team’s headquarters with responsibility of overseeing every aspect of the flying […]