NASA just hit the pause button on its Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission. The spacecraft, initially set for a spring 2025 launch, will now lift off no earlier than September. Why the delay? NASA needs more time to prep the flight systems. This isn't the first time IMAP's laun
Former President Donald Trump stirred the waters with his latest comments on the Panama Canal. He claimed that the fees Panama charges for using the canal are too high. Trump even suggested that the US should take back control of the canal if Panama doesn't manage it better. He seems worried that Ch
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a major health issue worldwide, even with effective medicines available. Starting treatment late for DR-TB can lead to worse health, more resistance to drugs, higher risk of spreading the disease, and poorer treatment results. This study looked into why some DR
There was an unexpected bonding moment at the recent Chiefs vs. Texans game. Taylor Swift's mom, Andrea, and Travis Kelce's mom, Donna, shared a big hug after the Chiefs' victory. Taylor, in a red coat and black hat, was cheering from the stands. The Chiefs are having their best home season in almos
Ever wondered what happens when a reality TV producer switches to international relations? That's exactly what's happening with Mark Burnett, the mastermind behind some of your favorite shows. He's been tapped by the new US president to be the special envoy to the UK. That means he'll be helping out
Have you ever wondered how hot summers affect people's health? In Portugal's Alentejo region, where it's usually hot, scientists are looking into this. They found that as the world gets warmer, more people die from heat stress. This is a big problem, and it's going to get worse. They studied what ha
Ever heard of Ahmad al-Sharaa? He's a key figure in Syria, and believe it or not, he's just had a chat with the US. Sounds surprising, right? The reason for this meeting? The US wants to join forces with al-Sharaa to combat terrorism. This is a major change because the US once offered a $10 million
Lilly Jay, a therapist, and Ethan Slater, her high school sweetheart and "Wicked" star, were married in 2018. They welcomed their first child in 2022. But in 2023, their marriage hit a rough patch when Slater started dating his co-star, Ariana Grande, who was also married to someone else at the time
It's the Friday before Christmas, and travelers are already on the move, facing weather challenges across various regions in the U. S. Let's dive into the latest updates on how snow is affecting travel plans. As of 9:20 a. m. ET, parts of eastern Wisconsin, specifically Ozaukee and Washington Count
Scientists explored how different types of tea compounds, called catechins, affect the physical and chemical properties of milk proteins, known as caseins. They found that catechins with added groups (esterified) attached more strongly to caseins than those without. This binding changed the structur
