Thomas Westerholm

United States

Sports and Culture Reporter at Newsweek

Sports Writer at Boston Globe Media

If you ask me, the light's winning.

Articles

Internet springs to action after 6-year-old's potentially deadly taste test

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

When a doctor asked Redditors for help identifying a plant whose berries a young boy had eaten, they quickly got to work. The doctor and original poster (OP), user Middle-Chemistry810, shared a photo of a plant and its berries to r/whatsthisplant, explaining that a 6-year-old boy, "Ate some berries and currently developing seizures and is at emergency [sic]."Thankfully for the young boy, Reddit user vulchiegoodness had the answer: "Tanner's Tree (Coriaria nepalensis) maybe?
Homeowner with "wild" yard doubles down after neighbor files complaints

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

A homeowner is winning fans online for her "little act of rebellion" after a disgruntled neighbor complained about her yard. User tawnyfritz explained on Reddit this week that her yard was "wild," by which she means, "Living or growing in the natural environment."On the Wild SideThe original poster (OP) and her husband cultivate native species that are drought resistant, including numerous wildflowers, and they include elements like driftwood logs to retain water.
Dermatologist shares surprising factor that causes "permanent" hair loss

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

A tight hairstyle can be helpful for getting long hair out of a person's face, but it can have a less desirable side effect as well, according to a dermatologist on TikTok. Brooklyn-based dermatologist Mark Strom, going by the handle @demarkologist on the platform, posted a viral video with more than 9.9 million views since March 16, explaining several things he wishes people knew. The first? "Tight hairstyles with ponytails, braids or buns can cause PERMANENT hair loss," Strom wrote.
"Trying to gaslight the public"

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

A doctor on TikTok has gone viral in a video countering National Institutes of Health (NIH) director Jay Bhattacharya's claim that scientists are afraid to ask questions about the cause of autism. Zachary Rubin, an Illinois-based pediatrician with specialties in allergies and immunology, explained that Bhattacharya-with the backing of Secretary of Health and Human Services ( HSS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. -did scientists a disservice with his claims.
'Must be a new policy'

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

A lawyer confronted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers-a branch of Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE)-in a new TikTok video that has drawn more than 16 million views on the platform. James Rivera, a Virginia-based immigration lawyer, filmed and posted a video on Monday in which several HSI agents were searching for his client.
Woman's unique method of grieving late brother inspires: 'When I'm mad'

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

Jenaka Kelly never expected to go viral when she took a video of herself holding up her late brother's urn and shaking it enthusiastically. The Kansas native posted the video to TikTok, only expecting friends and family to see her message: "When I'm mad at my brother for dying, I go and violently shake him to remind him it's bs that he left me here alone."The aftermath stunned her.
Why Alzheimer's risk increases with this common condition: New study

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

People with Type 2 diabetes are at a much higher risk for Alzheimer's disease than people without diabetes, and a new stud y might have unearthed the connection. Researchers from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) took a closer look at how type 2 diabetes alters brain activity in areas tied to memory and motivation. Altering the BrainThe researchers found that diabetes weakens the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)-a key part of the brain.
What weather will first week of April bring across US?

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

A powerful, multiday spring storm is expected deliver a dangerous mix of severe weather, flooding and heavy snow across much of the Central and Eastern United States this week, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS).
This gym activity could make you healthier, and it's not exercise

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

Using a sauna could have major health benefits, according to a new study from researchers in Sweden. Sitting in a sauna is often associated with relaxation and wellness. Many people believe regular use of a sauna can improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress, alleviate muscle pain and promote better sleep and overall well-being. Several Health BenefitsThe study, conducted in northern Sweden, examined the health profiles and lifestyle habits of people who use saunas compared to people who didn't.
What data does Microsoft actually use to train its AI?

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

CLOSE X news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! Rumors online have suggested for months that Microsoft could be using your Word data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs). Microsoft, however, says it doesn't use Word—or any of its Microsoft 365 products—to train its AI. So what data does the tech company use?