Traditional Chinese medicine has a salve for just about everything, from herbal tinctures and massage therapy to cupping and other heat-based remedies. While tai chi has long been regarded as one aspect of the sprawling ancient practice, researchers now believe its benefits could extend to the sleeping world. On Wednesday, the British Medical Journal published […]
Overnight Russian attacks killed three people and caused more than 600,000 residents in and around Ukraine to be without power on Saturday morning. Ukraine, in the same weekend, struck two Russian oil tankers, setting one on fire. Russian attacks Ukraine’s energy ministry said more than 500,000 of those who lost power were in the capital […]
Millions of Americans across the U.S. reheated their Thanksgiving leftovers on Friday, before hitting the shops or logging online in search of the plumpest, juiciest savings of the 2025 holiday shopping season. However, while online Black Friday sales broke records this year, some experts say it was the consumer who got gobbled up. Given that […]
The Palestinian death toll in Gaza reached another grim milestone on Saturday, surpassing 70,000 people killed since Oct. 7, 2023. Despite the ongoing ceasefire, the death toll continues to rise, as medics recover bodies buried under rubble throughout the Strip. Israeli forces also continue to launch strikes inside the enclave, citing the risk of Hamas […]
Those traveling back home after Thanksgiving should be careful, as winter storms hit multiple areas across the United States. This wintry weather is set to continue into next week as well. The National Weather Service warned of “widespread heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions” for the central and northern Plains, as well as the Midwest, […]
Another elite university has agreed to pay a fine to the Trump administration in order to have its federal funding unfrozen. Back in March, the Education Department sent letters to 60 universities, threatening to cut off funding, citing alleged antisemitism stemming from campus protests over Israel’s war in Gaza and other issues. Northwestern University (NU) […]
Tornadoes remain among the most complex and least understood weather phenomena. Scientists still lack full answers about how they form, how they sustain themselves and why they dissipate. Wind speeds can range from about 60 mph to more than 300 mph. Tornadic activity typically tapers off after the summer months, but the threat doesn’t disappear. […]
With holiday stress on the rise and alcohol consumption climbing, a North Texas addiction recovery center is turning to virtual reality to help patients stay sober. The process even recreates boozy scents to help prepare them for the triggering situations. A study by the American Psychological Association found that 38% of people said their stress […]
If you were to give up social media for one week, what are you afraid you’d miss out on? A cool event in your neighborhood or that moment’s viral meme? An announcement from your favorite celebrity? For all the things you might miss, a new study suggests that you could stand to gain much more. […]
The ultimate example of how big the youth sports club and travel team culture has grown in the U.S. can be found every July in Blaine, Minnesota. The Target USA Cup is a youth soccer tournament that bills itself as the largest in the Western Hemisphere. It hosts over 1,200 teams and 16,000 players from […]
