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Mikey Moore had myocarditis during last season's extended absence from football.
Mikey Moore missed several weeks last season after being diagnosed with myocarditis and has since recovered and returned to play on loan at Rangers.
Shelter Island to Kennedy Space Center: Wyatt Brigham on life and working on Artemis
Wyatt Brigham, a 2013 Shelter Island High School graduate now living in Melbourne, Florida, worked as an Environmental Control Systems engineer on NASA's Artemis 1 and later joined Northrop Grumman; he watched Artemis 2 launch from his home with his family.
How often men masturbate may relate to prostate cancer risk
FCancer's new campaign points to research that men reporting 21 or more ejaculations per month had about a 19–22% lower prostate cancer risk in a long-term study, and it uses videos, a song and apps to raise awareness.
Sunday General Conference sessions emphasize the resurrection of Jesus and the value of peacemakers
The Sunday sessions of the 196th Annual General Conference, held on Easter Sunday, featured leaders speaking about Jesus' resurrection and the role of peacemakers, including remarks from President Dallin H. Oaks and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf.
Brian Cox says living apart helps keep his marriage strong
Brian Cox told The Times that he and his wife Nicole Ansari-Cox keep separate homes and bedrooms in the U.K. and U.S., and he credited space and couples therapy for the strength of their marriage.
Warren Buffett still goes into the office daily after stepping down as CEO
Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on December 31 but still goes into the office daily and remains involved in investment decisions; Greg Abel is now CEO and the two speak frequently.
Trump accounts will be run by BNY Mellon and Robinhood
The Treasury said BNY Mellon will be the financial agent and Robinhood the brokerage and initial trustee for new Trump accounts, which will begin accepting deposits in July. The IRS reports four million children are enrolled and about one million qualify for a $1,000 federal seed contribution.
Artemis II approaches moon: Earthset, eclipse and Earthrise
During Artemis II's close lunar flyby the crew will witness an Earthset, a drawn-out solar eclipse, and an Earthrise while losing radio contact with Earth for roughly 40 minutes.
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah signs partnership with Bookme to enable instant Umrah visas
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah formally recognized Bookme as a strategic partner after signing an agreement to enable end-to-end digital issuance of Umrah visas for Pakistani pilgrims, integrated with Saudi government systems.
Darius Rucker to lead fifth Riverfront Revival in Charleston.
Darius Rucker will lead the fifth Riverfront Revival on Oct. 9–10 in Charleston, with a lineup that includes Old Dominion and Nelly; presales are underway and general tickets go on sale Wednesday, and part of the proceeds will support the Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship and Rock 'N Roll Rescue.
JP Estrella, Tennessee Forward, Plans to Enter Transfer Portal
Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella announced April 6 that he will enter the transfer portal after three seasons with the Vols. He averaged 10 points and 5.4 rebounds this season and became a consistent starter late in the year.
Artemis II approaches record distance from Earth and views the moon's far side
Artemis II is expected to surpass Apollo 13's distance record by about 4,100 miles during a six-hour flyby that will let the crew observe the moon's far side and features such as the Orientale Basin.
How long we live may be influenced by genes more than previously thought.
A reanalysis of twin records using a model that removes deaths unrelated to aging suggests genetics may explain about half of the variation in human lifespan; earlier, lower estimates came from 19th-century cohorts where extrinsic deaths were common.
Rebecca King-Crews reveals Parkinson's diagnosis and notes new treatment
Rebecca King-Crews said she was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015 and described symptom improvement after an MR-guided focused ultrasound procedure reported on the Today show.
Scientists observe darkness that appears to move faster than light
Researchers at Technion reported that optical phase singularities—zero-amplitude vortices in polaritons—were observed moving with superluminal phase velocities in a slowed-light hexagonal boron nitride sample, and the team published the results in Nature.
Centred opens evidence-based massage and bodywork practice in Hessle near Hull
Centred has opened a massage therapy and bodywork clinic in Hessle, near Hull, offering evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments; sessions are reported as 60 to 90 minutes and the practice notes professional registrations and insurance.
Ancient Chinese hair-blackening herb may help treat balding naturally
A new study reviews polygoni multiflori radix (PMT), a traditional Chinese 'hair-blackening' root used for hair loss and early graying, and reports that historical records and modern studies describe effects consistent with hair biology.
Home blood pressure monitor: Use it to get the most accurate reading.
The American Heart Association recommends home monitoring for people with high blood pressure, and Dr. Heather Viola says that validated, FDA-cleared monitors used correctly can give accurate readings.
UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. faces former Michigan teammates in national championship rematch
Tarris Reed Jr., who transferred from Michigan to UConn after coaching changes in Ann Arbor, will meet his former Wolverines in Monday's national championship following a dominant NCAA Tournament showing.
Better-sleep plan starts tonight for body and brain
About one in three adults do not get enough sleep, and experts say seven to nine hours nightly supports physical health and cognitive function; the article lists common behaviors and simple daily habits experts suggest to improve sleep consistency.
About 80% of breast cancer biopsies are benign, and combined ultrasound-DOT imaging could reduce unnecessary biopsies.
About 80% of breast biopsies in the U.S. are benign; a study of 226 patients found that adding diffuse optical tomography (DOT) to ultrasound reduced biopsies of benign lumps by about 25% and had a 1.8% false-negative rate.
Health care would change for over 300,000 foster children under new bill
A bipartisan bill would prevent certain residential treatment programs for foster children from being classified as Institutions for Mental Disease, preserving Medicaid coverage for more than 300,000 children; it now awaits a vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Agroecology in Malawi offers a path to food sovereignty and resilience
Villagers in Nkhata Bay are using agroecological techniques—composting, intercropping, agroforestry and a local fertiliser called Mbeya—to restore soils, diversify crops and generate small local incomes through tree nurseries and produce sales.
Adding a teenager to your credit card can build their credit history.
Many card issuers let parents add teenagers as authorized users so account activity appears on the teen's credit report. The primary cardholder remains responsible for charges, and both positive and negative activity can affect the teen's credit.
Auburn wins first NIT title in overtime
Auburn defeated Tulsa 92-86 in overtime to win the NIT Championship, the program's first NIT title.
Dubai Municipality plans 35 new parks in 2026 with $95m investment
Dubai Municipality will invest Dh348m (about $94.7m) to build 35 parks across 23 residential communities in 2026 as part of the Dubai Parks and Greenery Strategy and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Lisa Kudrow says the 'Sixth Friend' label limited how the industry saw her
Lisa Kudrow told The Independent that parts of her agency referred to her as the 'sixth Friend' and that there was little planning for her career after Friends; she later moved into creating and producing work such as Web Therapy and is promoting the final season of The Comeback in London.
Sophie Kasaei says she has her whole world back as beau Jordan Brook leaves hospital
Sophie Kasaei celebrated the return of her partner Jordan Brook after he was discharged following 22 days in hospital for viral meningitis and encephalitis; the couple are expecting a baby boy.
One-time gene-editing treatment lowered cholesterol in an early trial
An early-stage 2024 trial used a one-time CRISPR-based treatment targeting the ANGPTL3 gene in 15 people and reported LDL reductions of about 49% and triglyceride drops of about 55% in the highest-dose group; short-term side effects were minor and the FDA recommends 15 years of follow-up.
Second Alarm Scholarship Benefit supports Sable Flames' scholarship efforts
Hundreds of Madison-area residents are expected to attend the 28th annual Second Alarm Scholarship Benefit on Saturday, Feb. 18 at The Tributary Hub to raise money for the Jones-Robinson Scholarship and support community networking and programs.
