Posts by nikki:

Once College Classmates, Now an Olympic Curling Team

After failing to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Korey Dropkin, who grew up competing in tournaments, or bonspiels, near Boston and now resides in the curling hub of Duluth, Minn., realized a change was necessary. He aimed to find a new mixed doubles partner and focused on Cory Thiesse, a friend and former University […]

Why It’s Important to Warm Up Your Feet Before Bed

Having cold feet is a hassle in many situations—especially when you’re heading to bed. “Our body temperature guides our sleep cycle,” says Kenneth Diller, a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin who has . “Your body works best when the core area is cooler and the extremities are warmer.” Research […]

Is It Possible to Ski With a Torn ACL?

Lindsey Vonn has announced her intention to compete in the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, even though she suffered a severe knee injury approximately one week prior to her initial event. The 41-year-old skier revealed she fully tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee following a crash at a World Cup downhill […]

‘Tired Of Running Away’: Haitians In Ohio Receive A Reprieve, But Fear What Lies Ahead

The future of hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the United States remains uncertain, even though a federal judge’s injunction prevented their immigration status from lapsing. On Monday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump Administration’s decision to terminate Haiti’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (T.P.S.)—an immigration program that allows migrants from countries facing war […]

House Delivers Bill to Trump to End Government Shutdown

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved a Senate-passed spending package to restart most federal government operations, ending a four-day partial shutdown where the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown emerged as the central issue. The 217-to-214 vote sent the measure to President Donald Trump’s desk, concluding days that highlighted the razor-thin margin for error House Speaker […]

What America Owes to Haiti

The sounds of Cap-Haïtien, Haiti—historically called “the Paris of the Antilles”—are unique and cannot be replicated. One evening, I swore I heard a man turn into a werewolf. My doubt kept me from fully believing it, but when I heard a man scream as if being exorcised—mixed with dogs barking over his agony—I understood the […]

What’s the Simplest Way to Begin Strength Training?

Imagine there’s something you could do that not only enhances your mood, cognitive function, and energy, but also reduces your likelihood of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and even death. It’s not taking a pill: it’s strength training. Strength training provides “a host of benefits,” notes Craig Hensley, associate professor of physical therapy and human movement […]

A Vision for Iran’s Future

For a long time, I have clung to a particular vision. In it, I am in Tehran, my birthplace, campaigning door-to-door for a political race. I approach an apartment, and an older woman opens the door. “Madar Jaan,” I greet her, employing the Persian phrase of affection and esteem. “Might you be open to supporting […]

Noem Pledges Federal Immigration Agents Will Be Issued Body Cameras Amid Backlash

The Trump Administration has announced that body-worn cameras are being distributed to federal agents in Minneapolis, with plans to supply officers across the U.S. as funding becomes available. This move comes after Democrats pushed for the measure and some Republicans expressed support, amid the Administration’s immigration crackdown draws . Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated […]

Positive News About Sharks

Oceanic whitetip sharks were once among the most widespread large animals in the open ocean. In Pacific island lore, these sharks were often viewed as feared and revered guardians, with their sightings interpreted as signs of approaching storms or ancestral passage. Today, oceanic whitetip sharks are vanishing at an alarming rate—largely due to illegal [activity] […]

Jordan Stolz Could Be Speedskating’s Michael Phelps

Jordan Stolz, an American, is a genuine speedskating prodigy, seen as a potential star for the upcoming Winter Olympics. He is expected to elevate his sport into popular awareness, much like and did previously. However, in the United States, even close to his residence in Kewaskum, Wisc.—approximately 50 minutes northwest of Milwaukee—Stolz experiences relative obscurity. […]

The Punishing Rishi Storyline in ‘Industry’ Reaches a New Low in the Brutal Fourth Episode of Season 4

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Episode 4 of Industry Season 4. Industry is known for its provocative narratives. Currently in its fourth season, the intense HBO finance drama, conceived by former investment bankers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, has moved beyond its initial London trading-floor setting to delve into a broader—and more cynical—examination of […]