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The 2025 poll, conducted by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, asked American parents of children ages 1 to 18 about their opinions on a variety of child health topics, including bullying, internet safety, physical inactivity, parental stress, and diet.The Mott Poll, released in August, found that a majority of parents surveyed (69%) believe the physical health of American children and teens is worsening. And even more parents are concerned about their children’s mental health, with 83% believing that the mental health of children and teens in the United States is also declining.The poll results also show that…
An Octopus Energy branded electric car is parked in front of a modern suburban house in Folkestone, England on March 19, 2025. The home has rooftop solar panels, highlighting its commitment to renewable energy. This scene represents the growing adoption of sustainable energy solutions, with Octopus Energy playing a key role in accelerating the integration of electric mobility and solar power generation. (Photo credit: Andrew Aitchison / Photo via Getty Images)Andrew Aitchison | In Photo | Getty ImagesBritish renewable energy startup Octopus Energy is preparing to spin out its AI technology arm Kraken Technologies and prepare for a possible listing.Origin…
tehran, iran AP — Iran’s largest protests in three years erupted on Monday after the country’s currency plunged to a record low against the US dollar and the central bank governor resigned. State television reported Mohammad Reza Farzin’s resignation, while traders and shopkeepers rallied on Saadi Street in central Tehran and in the Shush district near Tehran’s main Bazaar. Market traders played a key role in the 1979 Islamic revolution that overthrew the monarchy and brought Islamists to power. State news agency IRNA confirmed the protests. Witnesses reported similar rallies in other major cities, including Isfahan in central Iran, Shiraz…
“It just breaks my heart because I’ve never had that experience with her,” he continued. “She’s such an amazing person and I’m so grateful that she came into my life. We’re allowed to be ourselves and sometimes our dynamic may not be to everyone’s liking, but it’s definitely mine and we’re on this journey together, so it’s very special.” Ezra added, “And I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure that’s reflected that way.” Jordan also addressed his relationship with Ezra at the time, telling fans that it was “absolutely fine.” “We laugh and joke. As you…
President Donald Trump speaks to the media next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives for a meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 29, 2025.Jonathan Ernst | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Monday expressed openness to additional military action against Iran if it seeks to build up its stockpile of ballistic weapons and reestablish its nuclear program. However, he urged the country to negotiate.President Trump, standing next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said: “Right now, we’re hearing that Iran is trying to rise again. If they were, we’d have to defeat them. We’ll…
Julia Roberts and Emma Roberts appear on the red carpet together for the first time in 13 yearsEmma Roberts and her son were in a true winter wonderland this holiday season. The 34-year-old actress shared a selfie in the snow with her son Rose, 5, on Dec. 24. Rhodes wore a green beanie hat to go with his green coat and smiled kindly in front of her, while Emma flashed a big smile with her red hair sticking out from the side of her flower-patterned beanie hat. Emma captioned the photo: “Merry Mary!” The photo was taken when Emma, who…
It’s not just difficult family relationships and potentially stretched budgets to buy expensive gifts that make the holiday season stressful. Workplace concerns can also surface at the end of the year, such as not achieving all of your goals, looming deadlines, and burnout. Patricia Dixon, a licensed clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at National Louis University in Tampa, says it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed by work stress around the holidays.Looking back on the past year, you may feel that we tended to “focus too much on what we weren’t doing,” Dixon told CNBC Make It. “And it makes…
An engineer debugs a robot at the factory of AgiBot, a major robot company specializing in embodied intelligence, in Shanghai, China, on December 8, 2025. (Photo credit: Tang Yanjun/China News Service/VCG, Getty Images)Tan Yanjun | China News Service | China News Service | Getty ImagesBillionaire Elon Musk has put the spotlight on humanoid robots this year, putting them at the center of society. teslaHe believes the valuation could reach tens of trillions of dollars. However, Tesla has not yet sold its main humanoid robot, Optimus.Rather, with the Chinese government putting this technology at the center of its strategic plans, many…
It’s been a minute since the Desperate Housewives star lived on Wisteria Lane, but then she found a new address IRL.”I’ve spent my entire adult life here,” Eva told Marie Claire in November 2024 about leaving Los Angeles. “But even before[the pandemic]happened, things were changing. The atmosphere was different. Then COVID-19 happened and things reached breaking point. Whether it’s homelessness or taxes, I don’t want to blame California. I feel like this chapter of my life is over now.”Therefore, in recent years, the actress, her husband José Bastón, and their son Santiago have been splitting their time between Mexico and…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on December 29, 2025 in New York.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesStock futures were relatively unchanged overnight after the S&P 500 posted consecutive losses amid pressure across the tech sector.S&P500 futures Futures were essentially flat. Dow Jones Industrial Average It rose just 6 points, or 0.01%. Nasdaq 100 futures It was rising slightly.In normal transactions, S&P500 It fell 0.35% on Monday, but was dominated by tech stocks. Nasdaq Composite 0.5% reduction. 30 shares Dow It fell by 249 points (0.51%) during the same period. Investors sold off some…