Health
May 9, 2025

Orchestra Conductor Undergoes Groundbreaking Brain Surgery To Treat Parkinson’s Tremors

For 70-year-old, Ohio-based conductor Rand Laycock, being able to control his arm and hand movements is crucial when guiding dozens of musicians in Parma Symphony Orchestra. But 11 years ago, just before his 60th birthday, Rand began to notice a twitch in his thumb, sparking concerns that something was wrong. He went to his doctor for advice, and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Rand’s tremors soon became uncontrollable, making his once-precise movements increasingly difficult.

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Good News
May 8, 2025

Robert De Niro Shares Love and Support for Daughter After She Comes Out as Trans

Actor Robert De Niro is showing what unconditional love for your child looks like. His 29-year-old daughter Airyn De Niro recently came out as trans in an interview with Them, an outlet that shares “what it means to be LGBTQ+ today—and tomorrow.” De Niro publicly supports his daughter, a welcome thing to see in a cultural and political climate in which the health and well-being of trans people are continually under attack.

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Environment
May 8, 2025

David Attenborough’s ‘Ocean’ Film Explores the Beauty and Fragility of Life Beneath the Waves

Sir David Attenborough turns 99 on Thursday, May 8. The legendary conservationist has devoted his life to revealing the wonders of the natural world and championing the protection of our planet. And now, in his latest cinema-length, National Geographic documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough, he highlights the critical role our seas play in preserving biodiversity and combating climate change.

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Environment
May 7, 2025

Scientists Say Underwater Volcano May Soon Erupt Off Oregon’s Coast

Nestled nearly 300 miles off the coast of Oregon is Axial Seamount, a 3,600-foot-tall underwater volcano that scientists believe may erupt very soon. The eruption would be the volcano’s first in 10 years, offering critical insight into predicting such marine events in the future. Luckily, Axial Seamount doesn’t pose a threat to us humans—it’s too deep in the Pacific Ocean and too far from shore to impact seismic activity on land.

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