Ireland has a new president, and she's not your typical politician. Catherine Connolly, a 68-year-old independent lawmaker, won the election with a whopping 63% of the vote. She beat her center-right rival, former Cabinet minister Heather Humphreys, in a landslide victory. Connolly's win was backed
A sex offender, Hadush Kebatu, was mistakenly released from prison. This happened because of human error. He was supposed to be deported, but instead, he was let out. This caused a lot of anger and concern. The mistake was discovered quickly. The prison's duty governor was told about it around noon
A big recall is happening right now. Almost 5 million pounds of frozen chicken products are being pulled from the market. Why? Because they might have tiny pieces of metal in them. This news comes from the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Hormel Foods Corp. , ba
The shingles vaccine might be doing more than just preventing that painful rash. Recent research suggests it could also lower the chances of serious health issues like heart problems and dementia. Scientists looked at health records of over 174, 000 adults in the U. S. They found that people who got
In a move to prioritize consumer safety, Neutrogena has decided to pull some of its makeup wipes from stores. The reason? A sneaky bacteria was found lurking in certain batches. This isn't just any bacteria, though. It's a tough one that can resist common preservatives used in cosmetics. The compan
In the animal kingdom, there's a thing called tonic immobility. It's when creatures freeze up when they see a predator. It's like their brain says, "Don't move, maybe it won't notice you. " But humans aren't animals, right? We should know better. Yet, when faced with chaos and confusion, many people
Birth injuries can happen before, during, or right after a baby is born. These injuries can be as minor as a bruise or as severe as long-term health problems. It's important for parents to know the signs and symptoms to watch for. Some birth injuries are caused by medical mistakes. When this happen
At Harvard University, a significant number of students feel like outsiders due to their political beliefs. These students, who lean towards the right, describe a campus environment that often seems unwelcoming to their views. They point out that rules seem to be enforced differently depending on th
Japan is looking at new ways to boost its military strength. The country's new defense minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has not ruled out any options. This includes building submarines with advanced power sources, likely nuclear reactors. Japan feels threatened by its neighbors and wants to be ready. Ja
October 27 is a special day for many famous faces. It's the day when stars like Kelly Osbourne and Robert Picardo add another candle to their birthday cakes. But did you know that today also marks the birthdays of other notable figures, both in the entertainment world and beyond? Let's start with t
