In the thick of a border dispute, Cambodian forces are grappling with more than just bullets. Soldiers and police, now recovering in hospitals, report breathing troubles after Thai planes dropped something they call "poisonous water. " These claims are part of a tense standoff that's been raging sin
After a heart attack, the body's defense system kicks in. It's like a cleanup crew showing up to fix the damage. But how does this crew know where to go and what to do? It turns out, tiny messengers called chemokines play a big role. These messengers are like text messages sent by special cells in
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is teaming up with Baker Hughes to boost oil and gas production. The deal focuses on advanced artificial lift systems, which help get more out of existing fields. The agreement is for several years and includes electrical submersible pumps (ESPs). These pumps are crucial fo
House Republicans are moving forward with a health care plan that skips extending pandemic-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. These subsidies, which helped many Americans afford health insurance, are set to expire at the end of the year. Speaker Mike Johnson had considered letting
In a dramatic turn of events, House Republicans recently put a stop to a Democratic push for a swift vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. The move, which took place on a Wednesday, was met with fierce opposition from Democrats, who accused Republicans of cutting off the vote premat
Coal, once on the decline, is making a surprising comeback. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global coal demand is expected to reach a record high this year. This is not what experts predicted. For the past three years, they thought coal use had peaked and would start to drop. But
In a strange turn of events, a baby named Ryu Lopez was born outside his mother's uterus. This is not something that happens often. The baby was found during surgery to remove a huge cyst from his mother's ovary. The cyst weighed over 22 pounds. It had been growing for years. The mother, Suze Lopez
Guns found at crime scenes are telling a story. A recent study looked at nearly 350, 000 guns used in crimes across over 50 U. S. cities from 2020 to 2024. The study dug into where these guns came from and how their origins have changed over time. One big concern is the rise of 3D-printed guns. The
In India, where the sun shines bright, you'd think kids would have plenty of vitamin D. But that's not the case. Many children, from babies to pre-teens, are running low on this vital nutrient. Why? It's not just about the sun. It's about what kids eat, how they live, and even where they live. A re
Religion plays a big role in many people's lives. But not everyone sticks with the faith they grew up with. A recent study looked into why some Americans keep their childhood religion while others change or leave it behind. The study found that how people felt about their religion as kids matters a
