After a quiet start, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is looking Anything but peaceful. Last week, both sides agreed to stop fighting, but the truce hasn't lasted long. Israel has been striking Lebanon daily since the ceasefire began. One person died in these attacks. Hezbollah finally res
Tobacco waste is a big problem, but it could also be a big solution. Scientists have been looking into how to reuse and recycle tobacco waste to make it eco-friendly. They studied 168 different tobacco extracts from four main types of tobacco: flue-cured, dark air-cured, Burley, and Oriental. These
Tech lovers and bargain hunters, rejoice! Cyber Monday is here, brimming with awesome deals. Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and other big hitters are dishing out massive discounts on TVs, laptops, gaming gear, headphones, and more. Each year, the excitement around Cyber Monday keeps growing, and this ye
This year, Black Friday saw a big change in how people shopped. Instead of heading to stores, many Americans chose to shop online using their phones and computers. Stores didn't see much growth in sales, only about 0. 7% more than last year. But online sales jumped by a whopping 14. 6%! A data firm
Imagine you've just had a stroke. Now, let's talk about the money side of things. This study looked at how much it costs society in the first year after a stroke, based on how well the person can function. First, let's be clear: a stroke is no joke. It can leave you struggling to do basic tasks or
Born in Perth, Australia, on August 9, 1996, Curtis Luck has made a name for himself in the world of golf. Now living in Orlando, Florida, he turned pro in 2017 and has faced both highs and lows in his career. Curtis comes from a private family; his parents, Mick and Leanne Luck, prefer to stay out
Imagine this: an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This isn't just a big deal in Israel, but it also raises some questions here in the United States. The court thinks Israel might have done something wrong in the Gaza Strip, like usi
Eating disorders and self-harm without suicidal intent often start during teenage years. When these issues happen together, it can lead to more severe symptoms and a higher risk of suicide. This study looks into how common self-harm is among young people who have eating disorders. Researchers combi
Ever wondered how a brain chemical could impact how well a baby rat grows? Let's talk about serotonin. When rats lack the enzyme that helps make this important brain chemical, funny things start to happen. These baby rats have trouble bonding with their moms. They don't like her smell and barely mak
Metabolism-disrupting agents, or MDAs, can mess with your body's metabolism, raising the risk of metabolic disorders. These troublemakers can be chemicals, infections, or physical factors. Think of some antidepressants or nasty stuff like bisphenol A. To spot these hazards, scientists need a tidy wa
