This weightlifting gym helps older people build more than just strength from NPR Matt Ozug
At Fivex3 Training, a gym in Baltimore, several mornings a week are reserved for older people to train. (Image credit: Kyna Uwaeme for NPR) Read More
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How much power would RFK Jr. have at HHS? A former health secretary weighs in from NPR Dan Gorenstein
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch) Read More
Mangione charged with murder as act of terrorism. And, path to unionizing reality TV from NPR Brittney Melton
Luigi Mangione is charged with murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Here’s what that means. And, could reality TV stars unionize? Why it could be hard. (Image credit: Jeff Swensen) Read More
These were the top animal stories on NPR in 2024, including a boy’s pregnant octopus from NPR Ayana Archie
This year, the animal kingdom was filled with triumph, loss and new discoveries. Here is a look at NPR’s top animal stories of 2024. (Image credit: Cameron Clifford) Read More
You don’t look a day over 4.35 billion! Here’s the moon’s anti-aging secret from NPR Nell Greenfieldboyce
Early interactions with the Earth may have heated up the Moon and caused it to remelt, producing new lunar rocks and erasing old craters. Read More
Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us? from NPR Will Stone
Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are 6 questions scientists are trying to answer (Image credit: Leonard Ortiz/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register) Read More
The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest day from ABC
The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern HemisphereRead More
Viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on Twitch in 2024. ‘Stream Big’ explores why from NPR Dhanika Pineda
According to the Twitch 2024 community recap, viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on the live-streaming service. A forthcoming book explains why. (Image credit: Twitch) Read More
Amazon investing another $10 billion in Ohio-based data centers from ABC
Amazon Web Services will invest another $10 billion to bolster its data center infrastructure in OhioRead More
The bald eagle isn’t actually America’s national bird — but that’s poised to change from NPR Rachel Treisman
After learning the U.S. doesn’t officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in. This week the House passed his bill, which now heads to Biden’s desk. (Image credit: Bruce Weaver) Read More