The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a surprising win against the Boston Celtics, 105-92. The Thunder's strong defense in the second half limited the Celtics to just 27 points. Fans of the Celtics blamed their team’s poor offense for the loss. Key players like Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser, an
Every year, heat waves caused by climate change pose a serious threat to food security. For certain crops like oilseed rape and camelina, heat stress during the reproductive stage can lead to significant losses in yield and quality. But what if there was a way to help these plants better withstand i
Sorghum, a versatile crop that thrives in tough conditions, faces a big challenge in warm, humid places. A fungus called Colletotrichum sublineola causes anthracnose, a serious disease that slashes crop yields. Finding resistant strains is key to protecting sorghum crops. A previous study linked a g
Medical insurance fraud is no small issue. It's like a virus, threatening the health of insurance funds. To keep the system balanced and fair, we must tackle this problem head-on. This means looking at what causes fraud, how it happens, and what results from it. In China, researchers took a hard lo
Breast cancer is a tough enemy, and scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One important target is a protein called TGFβ RII. This protein helps cancer cells grow and spread. But finding a drug that can block this protein without causing nasty side effects is like finding a needle i
Demi Moore, a Hollywood veteran with over four decades of experience, finally snagged her first major acting award. She took home the Golden Globe for best actress in a musical or comedy for her role in "The Substance. " Moore, now 62, was clearly surprised and grateful, saying, "I'm in shock. I've
It's the end of the road for Doug Pederson with the Jacksonville Jaguars. On Monday, team owner Shad Khan announced Pederson's firing, leaving fans wondering about the team's future. Khan plans to work with General Manager Trent Baalke to find a new head coach who can bring back the winning spirit t
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her nominations in the Emmys, Globes, and Grammys, turned heads as the host of the Golden Globes. Her performance was especially notable after last year's host, Jo Koy, faced criticism for a lackluster show. Glaser, fresh off her successful HBO stand-up special and p
The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, Michael Barr, is leaving his supervisory role next month. This move comes amid speculation that President-elect Donald Trump wants a more bank-friendly candidate. Barr will stay on as a Fed governor until 2026, but his resignation as the vice chair for su
Scientists tested three ways to check if viruses in wastewater are still alive. They used heat-treated and 'live' viruses in water and wastewater samples. They also looked at viruses naturally found in wastewater. The viruses included Human adenovirus 5, enterovirus A71, hepatitis-A virus, influenza
