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performance

NFL Week 18 Predictions: Wentz's Chiefs Triumph, Mayfield Breaks Records

January 4, 2025

As the 2025 season wraps up, the NFL's Week 18 brings some intriguing matchups. Let's dive into five key predictions. Carson Wentz and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to end the Denver Broncos' playoff dreams. Despite resting their main stars, the Chiefs are poised to beat the Broncos. Denver's rook

health

Boosting Protein for Stronger Bodies: A Study on Seniors with Type 2 Diabetes

January 3, 2025

Did you know that as we age, our muscles begin to shrink? This issue is even bigger for those with type 2 diabetes. Scientists wanted to find out if eating more protein could help. They did a small study with middle-aged and older folks with type 2 diabetes. They looked at whether more protein could

sports

The Surprising Downside of Byes in College Football Playoffs

January 3, 2025

In the first year of the 12-team college football playoffs, teams that got a bye in the first round didn't fare well. None of the top seeds—Boise State, Arizona State, Oregon, and Georgia—won their quarterfinal games. These teams hadn't played a real game in over three weeks, which might have made t

business

US Car Sales: GM and Ford's 2024 Comeback

January 3, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, both General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor have reported their best annual U. S. sales since 2019. This marks a significant recovery from the setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues. Industry experts had predicted this comeback, estimating tha

technology

Intel's Arrow Lake Update: More Trouble Than Fixes?

January 3, 2025

Intel's recent promise to enhance the performance of its Arrow Lake processors seems to be backfiring. The company rolled out a microcode update (MC version 0x114) to tackle long-standing issues, but benchmarks by CapFrameX reveal that it's causing more harm than good. Users reported a significant d

sports

Predicting Football Injuries: A Smart Way to Stay Safe

January 3, 2025

Football players often get injured without any contact. Most studies look back at these injuries and focus on GPS data. But injuries happen because of many reasons, not just one. This study used machine learning to predict these injuries. It looked at GPS data and other player details from a Portugu

business

executives' accounting skills and impairments

January 3, 2025

It turns out that how well executives understand accounting can make a big difference when it comes to goodwill impairment. Goodwill impairment is like when a company realizes that something it bought isn't worth as much as it thought. This study looked at companies in China from 2007 to 2022 that p

education

Educated Village Leaders Help Kids Excel: A Study from China

January 3, 2025

A recent study from China has discovered something pretty cool. It looks into how the education level of village leaders affects the academic performance of teenagers in rural areas. According to data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), villages with well-educated chiefs see better academic

health

Exercising Your Mind: How Strength Training Helps Elders with Memory Loss

January 2, 2025

Older people with mild memory decline, known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often face a higher risk of developing dementia. Non-medical approaches like physical activity can really help. But what about resistance training? This study checked out its impact on brain health and memory in older a

business

Punctuality in the Skies: Top Airlines and Airports for 2024

January 2, 2025

Did you know which airline and airport were the best in keeping time in 2024? Let's dive in! Mexico's Aeromexico took the top spot, with a stunning 86. 7% of flights arriving on time. Coming close were Saudia at 86. 3% and Delta Air Lines at 83. 5%. But let's not forget Copa Airlines, which actually