Omar García Harfuch, a key figure in Mexico's fight against crime, has earned a nickname that echoes a famous comic book hero. Known as Mexico's "Batman, " he serves as the secretary of Security and Citizen Protection under President Claudia Sheinbaum. His journey to this role began when he was the
Researchers looked into how two different drugs affect eye inflammation in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). They focused on brolucizumab and aflibercept, both used to treat this condition. Wet AMD is a serious eye problem that can lead to vision loss. It happens when new, abn
In the heart of Hong Kong, a man found himself in a terrifying situation. William Li, a 40-year-old resident, was completely unaware of the fire consuming his building. No alarms sounded, and no smoke filled his apartment. It was a normal Wednesday afternoon until his wife's call changed everything.
Indonesia's Sumatra Island is in trouble. Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides, killing at least 248 people. Rescue workers are finding it hard to reach everyone who needs help. Roads are damaged, and communication lines are down. This makes it tough to get aid to the people who need it mos
Freezing stuff without damaging it is a big deal. Think about ice cream. If it melts and refreezes, it gets all grainy. Now imagine that happening to cells or even organs. Not good, right? Scientists have been working on ways to freeze and thaw things without causing damage. They've come up with som
Steve Jobs had a unique way of making employees feel like they owned the company. He did this by giving them stock options. This was not common back then. He explained this idea at a conference in 1983. Jobs said that buying stock directly would be risky for employees. They could lose a lot of mone
The crypto world is buzzing with excitement as the chances of a December interest rate cut climb to 87% on Polymarket. This surge in optimism has given a big boost to several crypto-related stocks. Three major Bitcoin mining companies, Cleanspark, Riot Platforms, and Cipher Mining, are leading the
In Sri Lanka, the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah has been devastating. Over 153 people have lost their lives, and 191 are still missing. More than half a million people across the country have been affected by the disaster. Rescue efforts are in full swing, with thousands of police, navy, and army pers
Dragnet started as a radio show in 1949, focusing on the mundane aspects of police work. It became a TV hit, with Jack Webb playing Sgt. Joe Friday. The show was all about following the rules and serving the community. It was a hit, but it was also a bit boring. In 1967, Dragnet returned to TV, but
A significant NATO meeting is coming up, and guess who might not show up? Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is considering skipping the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels next week. This is not your average absence; it's quite unusual for the top U. S. diplomat to miss such an impo
