A recent proposal to sell off over 3. 2 million acres of federal land in the Western U. S. has hit a roadblock. The Senate parliamentarian ruled that the plan, put forward by Senator Mike Lee, breaks the chamber's rules. This move has sparked a debate about who should control these lands and what th
A young Brazilian woman's adventure in Indonesia took a tragic turn. Juliana Marins, 26, was hiking on Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-tallest volcano, when she slipped and fell. Her journey started in Thailand and Vietnam before she reached Lombok Island. She was with friends and a guide when the
The jury foreman from the Karen Read trial finally spoke out, sharing his thoughts on the case that gripped Boston. He kept his identity private, focusing on the evidence that led to Read's acquittal on serious charges, though she was convicted of drunk driving. The jury took four days to deliberat
Chinese herbs have been used for ages to treat various ailments, and one such herb, Atractylodis rhizoma (AR), has shown promise in managing gastrointestinal issues. Researchers decided to dig deeper into how an alcohol-based extract of AR (EEAR) could help with ulcerative colitis (UC), a condition
Hormone therapy is a big deal for many transgender women. It helps them feel more like themselves. But what's the right amount of estradiol to take? Guidelines say 100-200 pg/mL. But does this range really work? A recent study looked at this question. It checked if the recommended estradiol levels
The immune system and man-made materials work together in a big way to help heal broken bones. Calcium phosphate (CaP) materials, like hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate, are often used as bone replacements. They are good at helping new bone grow, but scientists are still figuring out how to
Bitcoin traders are getting ready for a possible price drop. They are using options to protect themselves. This is happening because of worries about the world economy and politics. Traders are buying more put options than call options. This shows they are worried about a price fall. Put options le
A top-secret mission to strike Iran's nuclear facilities was years in the planning. The operation, called "Operation Midnight Hammer, " was the biggest use of B-2 stealth bombers ever. It also marked the first time 30, 000-pound bunker-buster bombs were used in combat. The mission lasted 30 hours an
Some Federal Reserve officials are now echoing President Trump's calls for lower interest rates. Michelle Bowman, a key Fed official, recently suggested that the central bank should consider cutting rates soon to support the job market. She believes that if inflation stays under control, a rate cut
Tesla's robotaxis have hit the road in Austin, but not without raising some eyebrows. The U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already been in touch with Tesla after videos surfaced online showing these self-driving cars breaking traffic rules. The NHTSA is keeping a clos
