In 2016, I shared a Ramadan meal with Syrian ex-rebels in Turkey. They spoke of the brutal tactics used by the Assad regime. Fast forward to today, the Assad regime has fallen, and the world is watching the ripple effects. Countries like Turkey, Iran, Russia, Israel, and the U. S. are feeling the sh
Researchers have been quick to blame social media for negative impacts on teens' mental health, but is it the whole story? A recent study decided to find out by tracking 154 teenagers aged 12 to 15 every four hours for two weeks. They wanted to see if using social media causes more negative emotions
In the 2024 election, cryptocurrency companies like Ripple spent millions in political contributions. This surge in spending has raised questions about the industry's influence in Washington. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, revealed that his company alone contributed $25 million to an industry sup
Let's dive into how Italian adults' understanding and use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals are connected to their exercise habits. A recent study brought together 372 participants, ranging from athletes to non-exercisers, aged between 18 and 65. These folks shared details about their supple
Believe it or not, the New York Mets have become the proud owners of baseball superstar Juan Soto. At just 26, Soto has bagged a massive 15-year, $765 million deal. This isn't just big news—it's a game-changer for the MLB! Soto's mega-deal tops Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract with the LA Dodge
Bullying among teens, often called peer victimization, is a serious issue that can affect their mental health and social life. Researchers wanted to know how being bullied at one point in time might connect to mental health issues and friendships a few months later. They studied 1299 teens from 67 c
Feliks Badowski, born in Warsaw on May 17, 1923, was a fighter in the ZWZ-AK (Union of Armed Struggle-Home Army). His story starts with his educational background and work in occupied Warsaw. He studied at the Technical Courses Association and worked in industry during the occupation. His account fo
Scientists have been looking into the role of KRAS variants in biliary tract cancers. These cancers include intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (IHC), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (EHC), and gallbladder adenocarcinoma (GB). The study aimed to find out how common these KRAS variants are and if they af
Elon Musk has been in a public spat with a Delaware judge over his $56 billion pay package from Tesla. The judge, Kathaleen St. J. McCormick, rejected the idea of reinstating the package. She argued that the stock options were approved under "deeply flawed" conditions and that Musk had too much cont
The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street isn't just another tragic event. It's a snapshot of the city's sliding security. Sure, New York has always had its share of high-profile crimes, like the killings of John Lennon and Meir Kahane. But those incidents ha
