It might be surprising to know that some of America’s iconic brands, ones considered embodied in American culture, are actually owned by foreign companies. From beloved ice cream makers to trusted household staples, these brands have quietly changed hands over the years. Acquiring “American-made” brands has been marketed towards foreign companies as a great way...
Three teenage friends missed something deadly hiding in their photo. Back in 2011, Essa Ricker, Kelsea Webster, and Savannah Webster stood by train tracks in Utah, smiling for a selfie as a train rolled past. What they didn’t notice? Another train’s headlights, visible in the corner of their photo, are coming from behind them. Minutes later,...
The Catholic world just witnessed something incredible. For the first time, an American Pope will lead the Catholic Church. Robert Prevost from Chicago stepped onto the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025, as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first U.S. citizen to wear the papal crown. He shattered centuries of tradition in a single moment. But here’s...
Young-onset dementia is a heartbreaking diagnosis, especially when it affects someone in their twenties or thirties. This rare form of dementia is often misdiagnosed or overlooked because it doesn’t follow the typical patterns people expect from dementia. Gemma Illingworth, a 31-year-old woman from Manchester, UK, was diagnosed with a rare type called posterior cortical atrophy...
A London-based doctor who goes by “Medifectious” on TikTok has gone viral for sharing a quick and fascinating hand test. This simple test could help identify early signs of a brain tumor or other neurological issues. His video, which has racked up more than 185,000 views, shows how to check for something called dysdiadochokinesia (pronounced dis-dee-ad-oh-ko-ki-nee-zee-ah). It’s...
For decades, our solar system was thought to have nine planets, with Pluto considered the smallest and farthest. But in 2006, Pluto was officially reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union. Since then, we’ve become used to saying there are eight planets. Now, however, some scientists believe there could actually be a...
The United States is preparing to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada. With matches planned across major American cities, the tournament will attract millions of fans from nearly 100 countries. However, recent comments from U.S. Senator and Vice President JD Vance have stirred controversy and raised concerns about the tone of...
In a surprising move, Pope Leo XIV’s brother has spoken out against former U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions. He said, “I can’t stay quiet,” and made it clear that he disagrees with how Trump handled certain issues, especially immigration. This comes just days after Pope Leo XIV made his own comments. While the pope said...
Crime experts at Northeastern University are pushing back against social media rumors about a supposed New England serial killer. They say that the evidence from the 12 recent deaths across three states doesn’t support the serial killer narrative. Professor James Alan Fox, who oversees the Associated Press/USA TODAY/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database, also notes, “The evidence...
Once associated with older individuals, rates of stomach cancer rates in young adults have dramatically risen in the last several years. This contrasts with the overall steady decline of stomach cancer rates in the United States over the last two decades. New research has indicated that there is a shift towards earlier detection, which could...
The transition to retirement represents the finish line after decades in the workforce. Many count down the years until this milestone arrives. Yet for all its promise of freedom, this major life change often brings something less expected: social disconnection. As one researcher notes, “The misery and suffering caused by chronic loneliness are very real...
Blood clots are a serious health problem, any medical or health expert will tell you that. Also known as a thrombi, blood clots can cut off blood flow, travel throughout the body, and cause the potential cut-off of vital blood and oxygen to crucial organs, such as the heart, lungs, or even brain. The result...
