Medical Notes: A New Cause of Infertility, the Future of Drinking Ocean Water, and Why You Should Embrace PDA

Researchers Discover a New Cause of Infertility A study in the journal Environmental International has found that air pollution can harm embryo development in IVF cycles. Issues stem from both maternal and paternal exposure to outdoor air pollution. Specifically, exposure to organic carbon, which is emitted from cars and wildfires, negatively impacts fertilization, survival, and embryo quality. (Emory University) Not All Teens Grow From Adversity Severe challenges – like abuse or poverty – can significantly impact teenage brain development. Researchers […]

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Viewpoints Explained: Is Society Ready For Fewer Babies?

This is Viewpoints Explained… For much of the 20th century, governments around the world were worried about people having too many kids. Now, countries are grappling with the opposite issue. In the U.S. And other developed nations, birth rates are falling fast. Last year, the U.S. Hit a record low fertility rate of 1.6 children per woman on average. Go back to 2007 and this same statistical measure was 2.1 children per woman, according to the Centers For Disease Control […]

July 30, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Saturday Night Live’ season 51 premiere date and more

Saturday Night Live has set its return date. The long-running NBC late-night comedy sketch series will debut its 51st season on Oct. 4. The host and musical guest for the premiere have yet to be announced ...Mia Carragher volunteers as tribute. The actress has been cast as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games: On Stage. “I’m really excited to play Katniss. I relate to her quite a lot,” Carragher said in a video shared to the stage production's official Instagram. […]

July 30, 2025

Entertainment

‘Untamed’ gets season 2 renewal at Netflix

Ricardo Hubbs/NetflixUntamed has been renewed for season 2 at Netflix.The streamer made the announcement about the series' renewal on Tuesday. Eric Bana stars as Kyle Turner, an Investigative Services Brach agent for the National Parks Service, in the first season of the show. He is set to return for season 2, and Netflix says this time he'll be investigating a completely new mystery.“I am absolutely thrilled that we get the chance to bring another season of Untamed to life,” Bana […]

July 30, 2025

Music

Grahame Lesh talks celebrating the Grateful Dead & more with The Heart of Town shows

Grahame Lesh is hosting a three-night concert series, The Heart of Town, to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.Lesh’s shows, taking place July 31-Aug. 2 at San Francisco's Pier 48, coincide with Dead & Company’s three-night stand at Golden Gate Park Aug. 1-3. Lesh tells ABC Audio the weekend is about celebrating more than just the band’s music.“The Grateful Dead is so all-encompassing,” Lesh, son of the late Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, says. “I think every aspect […]

July 30, 2025

Entertainment

Matthew McConaughey saves children from a wildfire in ‘The Lost Bus’ trailer

AppleMatthew McConaughey stars in the official trailer for The Lost Bus.Apple TV+ released the trailer for the film on Tuesday. Oscar nominee Paul Greengrass directed the movie, which is inspired by true events.The film tells a story about of one of America's deadliest wildfires. It takes place in Paradise, California, in the year 2018 and follows Kevin, a school bus driver played by McConaughey, and Mary, a school teacher played by America Ferrera. Together, the pair "battle to save 22 […]

July 29, 2025

Music

Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison announces dates for special ‘Stop Making Sense’ screenings

Courtesy of Jerry HarrisonAs part of the continuing celebration of the 40th anniversary of Taking Heads' iconic concert film, Stop Making Sense, the band's keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison is set to host a series of special screenings of the film.In addition to showing the newly restored 4K version, the screenings will include an appearance by Harrison, who’ll share some introductory remarks, behind-the-scenes stories and sit for a Q&A with audiences.The screenings kick off Sept. 11 in Concord, New Hampshire, and include […]

July 29, 2025

Music

Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ inspires new holiday guide

HarperCollins FocusBrenda Lee’s holiday classic "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree" has inspired a new holiday guide.The book, also titled Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, is described as a “nostalgic festive guide to celebrating the holidays.” It includes "ideas for holiday parties, innovative decorations, cozy meals, and more."The book features recipes for holiday-themed drinks like the Cranberry Sleigh Ride Cocktail and food like the Christmas Tiramisu. There are also suggestions for craft projects and activities that are perfect for holiday entertaining, plus tips […]

July 29, 2025

Entertainment

Elizabeth Olsen must pick between two husbands in ‘Eternity’ trailer

A24Elizabeth Olsen has to pick between two husbands in the official trailer for Eternity.A24 released the new trailer for the upcoming romantic comedy on Tuesday. Along with Olsen, the film stars Miles Teller and Callum Turner.Olsen plays Joan in the film, a woman who dies and arrives to the afterlife only to find both of her dead husbands there."In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between […]

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