Scientists are looking at why people with a muscle‑inflammation disease called idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) often develop heart failure. They used computer tools to sift through many genes and found a handful that might be linked to the heart problems. One of these is a small RNA called mi
The film that promised a fresh look at society failed to deliver. A well‑known director, a popular star and a solid budget should have made it a hit. Instead the movie ended up being a disappointment at the box office and in reviews. The story was built around a scientific trick called “downs
A coffee shop in Garden Grove was shut down after police found employees wearing bikinis while serving customers. The location, known as DD Café on McFadden Avenue, was inspected by Garden Grove police and staff were seen in various states of undress. The shop also sold alcohol, which it was not lic
In a world where prices keep climbing, many people are looking for ways to enjoy the perks that usually cost a fortune. A popular online forum asked, “What expensive or luxury experiences do you still enjoy on a tight budget? ” The responses offer clever tricks that make high‑end living feel afforda
Forbes publishes a yearly list that spotlights the most promising young people in business, art and technology. Yet some of those celebrated have later been caught breaking the law, especially in finance. Among the past decade’s honorees are six individuals who faced serious charges. A 26‑year‑old
The Department of Defense announced that it will end its partnership with Harvard’s Kennedy School for graduate military education. Secretary Pete Hegseth, who studied at the same institution, explained that the programs no longer fit the needs of the Pentagon or the armed forces. As a result,
UBS began handling Ghislaine Maxwell’s finances in 2014, a few months after JPMorgan closed its ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Documents released by the U. S. Justice Department reveal that UBS managed up to $19 million for Maxwell before her 2021 conviction for sexual trafficking. The papers show th
Brad Karp, who had guided the historic Paul Weiss firm from a modest litigation shop into a global powerhouse, stepped down as chairman after revelations of his ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Karp’s rise began in 2008 when he assumed the firm’s top role, steering it toward Wall Str
In a German grassland study, researchers looked at how the number of plant species affects tiny life in the soil. They took samples from plots that had between one and sixteen different plants, ranging from grasses to legumes to herbs. By sequencing the DNA of bacteria and fungi living there, they c
The study shows that the layout of artificial reefs strongly influences where a common sea‑urchin grazer spends its time. Researchers built several mock reef structures with different shapes and measured how the urchins moved around them. On flat, open designs, the urchins spread out widely. They v
