How old is Elmo on Sesame Street? Learn why the iconic red character is permanently 3½ years old, the educational reasoning behind his age, and how ages work for other Sesame Street characters.

Fostering the knowledge of healthy routines from an early age, Sesame Workshop, a global non-profit, launched new healthy habits resources in India on Thursday.

Using brain scans of children and adults watching Sesame Street, cognitive scientists are learning how children’s brains change as they develop intellectual abilities like reading and math. The novel ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Researchers have correlated brain and behavioral changes in kids to increased time on phones and other screen devices.

Charles Edward O’Bryan, 85, of Huntingburg, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by his family at home. He was born on January 25, 1940, at home in Stanley, Kentucky, to ...

The moment you walk into Amy’s Donuts in Columbus, Ohio, your senses are ambushed by a kaleidoscope of colors and the intoxicating aroma of freshly fried dough. This isn’t your average, ...

Kid Rock admitted that the audio and video of his Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t in sync, but insists the pre-taped ...

Funding is central to the sustainability of journalism. Yet few Americans pay for news, and most say paying for it isn't ...