The United Kingdom’s monarch, King Charles, will speak before the U. S. Congress on April 28 during a planned visit to Washington. The event follows a statement from House Speaker Mike Johnson, confirming the royal address. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are traveling to America as part of a l
In the ruins of a nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, something strange is growing. A dark, almost black fungus called Cladosporium sphaerospermum has taken over the walls of the abandoned Unit 4 building. This isn’t just any fungus—it thrives where radiation levels would be deadly to humans. Scientists h
Prison food often gets a bad rap, but new insights show it might reveal more than just taste preferences. Researchers looked at how incarcerated people rate their meals and linked those opinions to personal habits and backgrounds. Surprisingly, food satisfaction isn't just about hunger—it connects t
In the final eight of the 2026 NCAA tournament, every team is fighting for a Final Four spot. Michigan faces Tennessee in a clash that could decide the national champion. Arizona, led by big men and explosive play, is set to battle Purdue’s high‑scoring offense. Illinois, once a sleeper, no
The 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is almost finished, with the Elite Eight set to decide who moves on to the Final Four. Saturday night kicks off in the South Region, where the third‑seeded Illinois team will take on the ninth‑seeded Iowa squad at 6:09 p. m. Eastern Time. Later that ev
People who follow famous people closely often feel a strong attachment to them. Studies show that this attachment can be linked to what psychologists call vulnerable narcissism – a form of self‑interest that feels fragile and depends on external validation. When someone spends a lot of time wa
Prince William says he has a “quiet faith, ” which means he believes in religion but does not attend church every week. He is different from his father and grandmother, who have been regular churchgoers. People wonder how he will act as the next head of the Church of England when he becomes ki
In recent years, farms around the world have faced harsher conditions: salty soils, long dry spells, and heat waves that hit more often. These challenges threaten the food we rely on, so scientists need to find crops that can survive such hardships. Women researchers have stepped up in this field, m
Finding a new job feels harder than ever, especially for young people who want steady roles. Companies are keeping most of their staff while still being slow to add new hires, a situation economists call “low‑hire, low‑fire. ” This makes it tough for newcomers to land long‑term positions. Technolog
For now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has a leader, but not the one it’s used to. Jay Bhattacharya remains in charge while officials hunt for a permanent replacement. The switch-up started last summer when the previous director left after clashing with political leaders over
