Ken Jeong, known for his comedic roles in movies like "The Hangover" and "Crazy Rich Asians, " is switching gears to tackle a serious part in the upcoming crime thriller "52nd State. " This film is being shot in Bogotá, Colombia, and is directed by Todd S. Yellin, who used to be Netflix's VP of prod
Plants have a clever way of handling stress. They use special molecules to send signals and protect themselves. These molecules are hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), nitric oxide (NO), and hydrogen sulphide (H2S). At high levels, they can cause damage. But in the right amounts, they help plants adapt to tou
Cryptococcus gattii is a tricky fungus that can cause serious infections, even in healthy people. Doctors rely on antifungal drugs to treat these infections, but the fungus is becoming resistant. This is a growing concern, and scientists are working hard to find new solutions. In a recent study, re
A former crime-fighting officer, Paul Chowles, has been handed a 5. 5-year prison sentence for a clever but illegal Bitcoin grab. He took 50 Bitcoins, now worth about $6 million, from a seized stash during a dark web investigation. Chowles was a lead analyst, which gave him the perfect opportunity t
Microsoft's Office XML format is under fire from LibreOffice. They say it's too complicated on purpose. This makes it hard for other programs to work with Microsoft's files. LibreOffice calls this a "lock-in strategy. " They think Microsoft wants to keep users stuck with their software. LibreOffice
In Gaza, a young girl named Razan Abu Zaher, just four years old, lost her life due to severe hunger. Her story is not alone. Many children and adults are suffering from malnutrition, with at least 76 kids and 10 adults having died since the conflict started in October 2023. The situation worsened w
In Gaza, a desperate hunt for food turned deadly when Israeli forces fired upon a crowd, leaving at least 32 people dead and many more injured. The Palestinian health ministry confirmed the grim toll, with victims brought to the Nasser Medical Complex. Among the heartbreaking scenes was a father cra
In Syria's Sweida province, a fragile peace shattered as fighting erupted once more between Druze armed groups and Bedouin tribes. This violence has forced tens of thousands from their homes, worsening an already dire humanitarian situation. Government forces, which had pulled out following a shaky
In a small town in South Carolina, two men found themselves in trouble with the law after a reported break-in. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office shared that Antwine McFadden, 50, and Guy Owens Jr. , 33, were both charged with third-degree burglary. This incident took place on a Wednesday afternoon,
Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan, has expressed concerns about the rapid growth of private credit and its potential to trigger another financial crisis. He has compared it to the risky lending practices that led to the Global Financial Crisis. However, not everyone agrees that private credit is as
