Mar. 15, 2025
A 14-year-old Indian math prodigy known as the “Human Calculator” says yoga meditation keeps his brain nimble.
Aaryan Shukla, of Maharashtra, India, recently broke six world records in math in one day, according toGuinness World Records.
In a video displaying Shukla’s acumen, the teen is seen answering complex math problems faster than a man inputting them into a calculator.
As he sets the first record, the boy can be seen mentally computing 100 four-digit numbers that flash on a screen while he waves his hands in quick succession.
Mar. 15, 2025
Photo: Ulster County Board of ElectionsUlster County Board of Elections recently opened its second annual"I Voted" youth sticker design contest— and a sketch of a brightly colored, six-legged monster is currently in the lead.The artist of the pink, purple and turquoise design is 14-year-old Hudson Rowan, who at the insistence of his mother, emailed in his submission in July.“I just thought it would be a good way to be involved with politics and a community at the age that he’s at,” his mother, Molly Rowan, who wanted to encourage her son to be more civically engaged,toldThe New York Times.
Mar. 15, 2025
Luxury white cruise ship shot at angle at water level on a clear day.Photo:Getty
Getty
A gastrointestinal illness has left nearly 140 passengers traveling on theCunard Queen Victoria cruise shipsick.
According to theCenters for Disease Control, the outbreak affected 128 of the 1,824 passengers on the ship. Amongst the crew, 25 of the 967 staff reported catching the illness. Their symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting.
The CDC reported that the cause of the illness and how it spread remains unknown.
Mar. 15, 2025
Adam Sandler in ‘Anger Management’. ; Adam Sandler in ‘The Do Over’.Photo:Photo 12 / Alamy ; Tony Rivetti Jr., SMPSP/ Netflix
Photo 12 / Alamy ; Tony Rivetti Jr., SMPSP/ Netflix
Adam Sandlerhas been a huge name in comedy for decades, starting with his career in television on the game showRemote Controlbefore becoming a cast member onSaturday Night Livein the early ’90s. From there, he transitioned into a movie star thanks to hit comedies likeHappy GilmoreandBig Daddy.
Mar. 15, 2025
Jason Bateman in ‘Office Christmas Party,’ 2016; Kal Penn in ‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas,’ 2011; Billy Bob Thornton in ‘Bad Santa,’ 2003.Photo:Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock; New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock; Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock
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When you’re a parent, there is enormous pressure to make the holidays magical for the whole family the entire season. But when the kids are nestled all snug in their beds, take some time for yourself and turn on some holiday cheer from this just-for-you list ofChristmas moviesthat features nary a Rankin/Bass title.