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The Dallas Wings drafted Azzi Fudd first overall, reuniting her with girlfriend and teammate Paige Bueckers in a historic moment for WNBA representation. The couple, who met as teenagers and won together at UConn, now brings championship chemistry to professional basketball.
Scientists developed a simple nasal spray that reversed brain inflammation and restored memory in just two doses. The therapy worked for weeks after treatment and could reshape how we age.
Scientists just confirmed that our mammal ancestors laid eggs, thanks to a rare fossil preserving a curled-up embryo from 250 million years ago. The discovery explains how one tough creature survived Earth's deadliest extinction event.
Olympic gold medalist Trinity Rodman is dominating women's soccer jersey sales with a 136% surge, proving fans can't get enough of the rising star. Her Washington Spirit teammates are also breaking records as women's sports continues its meteoric rise.
UK regulators just approved olezarsen, the first treatment in years for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can cause life-threatening pancreatic inflammation. Clinical trials showed patients reduced dangerous fat levels by a third while experiencing fewer emergency attacks.
A lost film from 1897 featuring cinema's first robot sat unseen for over a century until librarians spotted a tiny painted star on a prop. The discovery brings legendary filmmaker Georges Méliès' early work back to life.
Scientists discovered that inflammation, not just cholesterol, may cause up to a quarter of heart disease deaths. An affordable drug already used for gout just got FDA approval to prevent heart attacks by calming this hidden threat.
One in four heart attack patients have none of the usual risk factors, yet they fare worse than those who do. After decades of research, scientists may have found the hidden culprit: chronic inflammation.
Former UConn star Azzi Fudd was selected first overall in the 2026 WNBA draft, earning a $500,000 contract and reuniting with teammate Paige Bueckers in Dallas. The draft showcased record-breaking moments and massive pay raises for rookies under the new collective bargaining agreement.
Azzi Fudd became the first pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, joining former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings. The selection caps a remarkable journey from NCAA champion to top overall choice, with rookie salaries now reaching $500,000.
A wheelchair curler from Kipling, Saskatchewan just made history at the 2026 Paralympics, leading Team Canada to their first ever undefeated championship. Gil Dash and his teammates swept all 10 games in Milano-Cortina, winning gold in front of 3,000 roaring fans.
People with a rare genetic disorder that causes dangerous fat buildup in their blood now have a breakthrough treatment that cuts triglyceride levels by nearly a third. The UK just approved olezarsen for adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome, a condition that can trigger life-threatening pancreas inflammation.
Scientists discovered a 252-million-year-old fossilized embryo in South Africa that proves our mammal ancestors laid eggs and reveals how they survived Earth's worst mass extinction. The find marks the first confirmed evidence of egg-laying in therapsids, the prehistoric creatures that gave rise to modern mammals.
Scientists at Yale's Center for Emotional Intelligence have found that breaking the habit of rumination can improve both mental and physical health. Their research shows simple techniques can stop thought spirals and reduce inflammation linked to aging.
After 10 days circling the moon, Artemis 2 Commander Reid Wiseman broke protocol to keep a tiny plush moon toy named Rise close to his heart. The mascot carried the name of his late wife Carroll and the digital names of 5 million people who sent their dreams to space.
A New Zealand financial adviser turned her chaotic three-kid renovation into a practical guide for families facing the biggest home decision they'll make. Her simple number-crunching method takes the guesswork out of whether to stay or go.
A breakthrough treatment for ulcerative colitis brought 40% of patients into remission after just 12 weeks, offering fresh hope for millions living with inflammatory bowel disease. Spyre Therapeutics' experimental drug succeeded in its first major trial, setting up competition with pharmaceutical giants to deliver better digestive disease treatments.
Six UCLA women's basketball players are projected to be drafted in the 2026 WNBA draft, a first in league history. Just one week after winning the national championship together, the teammates are ready to make their mark as professionals.
Kauai's Gabriela Bryan kicked off the 2026 surf season with a commanding victory at Australia's iconic Bells Beach, proving her breakout year wasn't a one-time wonder. The 24-year-old's fifth career win puts her in elite company with Hawaii legends like John John Florence and Carissa Moore.
A 23-year-old rookie professional bowler nearly threw a perfect game to win his first career title, capping off a historic season for newcomers. Austin Grammar's near-flawless performance in New York marks the third rookie championship win of 2026, a first in PBA Tour history.
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