Do Kwon, a young South Korean entrepreneur, recently faced court in the United States. He's the guy behind Terraform Labs, the company that created two cryptocurrencies, TerraUSD and Luna, which lost a staggering $40 billion in 2022. Kwon was extradited from Montenegro to the U. S. this week and ple
Did you know that January 2 is National Science Fiction Day? This day honors the incredible work of science fiction authors, including the groundbreaking Octavia Estelle Butler. Born to a family of strong women, Butler found solace in books and grew up to be a remarkable writer. She was the first Af
Get ready for a year full of exciting crime thrillers! From big-name franchises like Mission: Impossible and John Wick to lesser-known international films, there's something for everyone. One of the most anticipated releases is The Prosecutor, starring Donnie Yen as a prosecutor who risks his career
You might think a billionaire has it all. But a recent chat with someone close to a newly minted billionaire revealed a surprising truth. This wealthy individual spends most of his social time with coworkers. That's right, business buddies join the fun for birthdays, nights in, and even vacations.
Old age brings its own challenges, but for some seniors in Jakarta, the combo of multiple health issues and depression can make everyday problems feel much tougher. Scientists from the Indonesia Care Networks Study took a close look at how common frailty is among older folks living in several distri
Let's zoom in on Khan Road, a bustling but under-resourced informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, the heart of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. A team of local researchers, armed with mobile phones and a structured survey, talked to 159 residents between August and September 2022. Their goal?
Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.
Early-stage breast cancer patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) tumors face a big challenge: disease recurrence. This kind of cancer is diverse and tricky to manage because a quarter of these patients will see their disease come b
When Paco Balderrama, Fresno's police chief, found himself in a scandal, readers had plenty to say. Some, like James C. , worried the issue would be swept under the rug. Bill K. , however, wondered if the affair really mattered. "Is it affecting his work? " he asked. Suesan O. called the coverage me
The subject of euthanasia brings to light many issues about culture and personal beliefs. One aspect often ignored is how African cultural knowledge and Afro-Caribbean religions impact these debates. These belief systems have a unique perspective on life, death, and the role of community. In many A
