Wars are not just about who has the biggest guns. They are also about what people believe in and how much they are willing to fight for those beliefs. This idea is explored using a concept called the Devoted Actor Framework (DAF). It looks at why people are ready to fight and even die for their grou
The First Amendment is a big deal, but not everyone knows what it truly covers. It's not a free pass for every action someone wants to take in the name of religion. Things like saying prayers in school, skipping vaccines, or wearing certain clothes at work can sometimes conflict with other important
Lewiston is asking for help again. This time, it's about fixing old pipes and roads. The city wants $22. 5 million to upgrade water, sewer, and storm water lines along Main Street. These lines are really old and can break easily. The city already has some money saved, but it's not enough. In May, a
People who pay for YouTube TV are missing out on ESPN and other Disney channels. This isn't new. It's been going on for a while. Google and Disney can't agree on a deal. So, who's fault is it? Both of them. Google has already made deals with Fox and NBC. But Disney pulled its channels from YouTube
Nigeria is open to working with the US to tackle terrorism, but there's a catch. The country wants to make sure its borders stay intact. This comes after US President Donald Trump hinted at possible military action in Nigeria, concerned about the treatment of Christians. Nigeria's President Bola Ti
The news about FTX creditors getting their money back isn't as straightforward as it seems. The value of crypto has gone up a lot since FTX went down, which means the payouts might not be as big as people thought. Sunil, who represents FTX creditors, said that after adjusting for the current crypto
Lung cancer is a tough opponent, especially when it's the non-small-cell kind (NSCLC). Doctors usually don't recommend a common treatment called EGFR-TKIs for a specific mutation called EGFR exon 20 insertion. Why? Because these mutations don't respond well to the treatment. But here's a twist: a sp
In the seventh game of the World Series, a tense moment unfolded. The Toronto Blue Jays were leading 3-0 against the Los Angeles Dodgers when a pitch thrown by Justin Wrobleski struck Andres Gimenez, their shortstop. This happened in the fourth inning, with the bases empty. Gimenez had seemingly pu
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a big problem in Southeast Asia and southern China. Many people get it, but it's often found too late. Doctors have been using drugs that target a protein called EGFR to fight it. These drugs work at first, but the cancer cells find ways to resist them. Scientists
The U. S. President recently made strong statements about Nigeria, saying the country is not doing enough to protect Christians. He even suggested that the U. S. might take military action if the situation doesn't improve. This comes after Nigeria's President said his country is not intolerant and p
