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On night filled with tributes for John Sterling, 'theeeee Yankees win' in fitting fashion
NEW YORK — The most fitting tribute to John Sterling did not come during a pregame ceremony. It came in the first inning at Yankee Stadium. After Trent Grisham led off with a double, Aaron Judge crushed his MLB-leading 14th home run of the…
Trump brings back Presidential Fitness Test Award
President Donald Trump signs a proclamation Tuesday inside the Oval Office at The White House in Washington, D.C. The memorandum is set to restore the Presidential Fitness Test Award, a competitive school-based fitness program last seen under the…
Trump Signs the 'Presidential Fitness Test,' Inspiring Kids to Let Fitness and Freedom Go Hand-in-Hand
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on national recognition for youth sports and fitness, and a memorandum to restore a revised and revitalized Presidential Fitness Test Award. In July 2025, Trump signed an executive order to…
The Guardian view on the Renters' Rights Act: finally, protections fit for the modern housing market | Editorial
The defining trend in British housing in recent decades has been towards private renting. The sector in England nearly doubled in size between 2004 and 2013. By 2023 almost two-fifths of households were either renting privately or socially.
Ill-fitting bras may be a 'hidden killer' for spine health
Women sometimes overlook that ill-fitting bras can be a 'hidden killer' for spine health in their pursuit of aesthetics. Registered chiropractor Wong Chun-wah shared a case with Sing Tao Headline, revealing that poor posture and incorrect bra…
Trump resurrects Presidential Fitness Test in MAHA move
Reducing childhood obesity has been a priority for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a key player in the wider MAHA movement. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 1 in 5 children and…
Trump rants to children about war during youth fitness signing
President Donald Trump veered off script during a White House proclamation on youth sports and a presidential fitness event at the White House, addressing the war in Iran. “So these next few years will be a golden age for American sports…
Rise in GP fit notes could mean 'sick note Britain' culture starting to change
People signed off work sick may have finally started to fall after more than doubling in the past decade. “Fit notes” signing people off work had soared from around 5.2 million in 2015/16 to over 11 million in 2025 driven by long term…
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The future of sports streaming is hyper-personalised, not one-size-fits-all: Ishan Chatterjee
At the SVG India Summit, Ishan Chatterjee, CEO – Sports at JioStar, outlined how scale, personalisation and artificial intelligence are shaping sports broadcasting in India. He pointed to the scale of live sports consumption, citing the…
Northern Ballet avoids possible industrial action over wig fittings dispute
May 5, 202609:05 by Katie Chambers Northern Ballet claimed that its agreement with Equity does have provisions for some additional payments when wig calls are up to 55 minutes before the show. Photo: Shutterstock Potential industrial action by some…
Online fitness content can be dangerous. An Olympian scientist explains what to look out for
On TikTok and Instagram, fitness content is everywhere. Algorithms serve users glossy videos featuring toned bodies, gym routines and health food endorsements. This isn't really new: “fitspiration”—an amalgam of…
Planet Fitness Is Nearing An Upgrade After Its Massive Plunge (NYSE:PLNT)
Planet Fitness, Inc. maintains strong operational momentum, with robust revenue and profit growth across all segments in fiscal 2025. PLNT's franchise model delivers high margins (69.4%) and capital-efficient expansion, supported by club count…
The Presidential Fitness Test is back - the history behind the youth program
President Trump on Tuesday restored the Presidential Fitness Test Award for public schoolchildren — less than a year after he revived the health program that was nixed during the Obama administration. “This was a wonderful tradition…
Cardinals Potential Andrew Chafin Fit Comes With a Catch
The St. Louis Cardinals have started off the season well and are in a much better position than expected. The team has won 21 of its first 35 games and sits in second place in a crowded National League Central division. Still, it doesn't appear as…
How to connect Apple Watch to a Planet Fitness treadmill
You can easily connect your Apple Watch to exercise equipment, like a treadmill at Planet Fitness, to record more accurate health data inside the Fitness and Health apps on your iPhone. After all, if you're working out, you want to make sure your…
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