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Researchers from the University of Washington have revealed “alarming” results of a study that noted the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on teenagers’ brains. The study looked at 160 people aged 9 to 17 in 2018, with the intention of studying brain changes through adolescence. However, when the pandemic disrupted the study in 2020, when researchers…

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Patti Scialfa, the wife of iconic musician Bruce Springsteen and a longtime member of the E Street Band, has recently shared that she has been battling a form of blood cancer known as multiple myeloma. This revelation was made during the premiere of Springsteen’s documentary, “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band,” at…

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Lunch is noisy at Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa, IA. Yet, Superintendent Mike McGrory has found it a welcome change after the Ottumwa School District voted to ban cell phone use during school. The district currently only allows phones to be locked up in students’ lockers during school hours, making it the strictest policy in…

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From the outside, Skillet’s John Cooper doesn’t look like the typical Christian singer trying to bring hope. His clothing is typically pretty dark and leather, he’s covered in tattoos, and his music sounds pretty edgy. Yet his music and podcast, “Cooper Stuff” have had a major impact addressing cultural issues facing America today. One particular…

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Baseball legend Wade Boggs, renowned for his stellar 18-year Major League Baseball career, has revealed his latest and most personal battle: a fight against prostate cancer. The 12-time All-Star and World Series champion took to social media on Saturday to share the diagnosis, giving fans a glimpse into his current challenge. “I’ve never been a…

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