The US is questioning how Germany pays for new medicines. It started an official review under trade rules that let countries challenge unfair pricing. The focus is on whether Germany keeps cutting payments for breakthrough drugs in ways that hurt US companies. Officials worry Germany might speed up
Shohei Ohtani stepped onto the mound again last week, but this time wasn’t a normal outing. A blister on his pitching hand split open mid-game, sending blood onto his glove and pants. Fans watched as the cameras zoomed in, reminded once more that even superstars aren’t immune to the grind. Ohtani sh
When storms roll through Baton Rouge, many people worry about losing electricity. Two big companies supply power to the area: Entergy and DEMCO. Both have online tools that let residents see where outages are happening in real time. To use Entergy’s map, go to their website. Green lines show neighb
A powerful storm swept across the Midwest, sparking tornadoes that rattled communities in Illinois and Iowa. At 5:10 p. m. , a tornado touched down near Harpers Ferry, a quiet town in northeastern Iowa. Later, at about 6:40 p. m. , another tornado slammed into Charleston, a city in central Ill
The study examined 748 Chinese teens, ages eleven to seventeen, to see how idolizing celebrities might lead to overeating. Researchers measured four things: admiration for stars, episodes of binge eating, the urge to become famous, and how well teens could regulate themselves. The findings show t
Power Rangers is launching a fresh comic series that pays tribute to the actor who first made the Green Ranger beloved. The new book, titled Power Rangers: Green #1, will arrive on August 5, 2026 and cost $4. 99 at comic shops. It is written by Paul Allor, known for his work on Teenage Mutant Ninja
South Korean lawmakers began a 45‑day inquiry into the National Election Commission after voters faced paper shortages during local polls on June 3. The probe was approved in a full‑assembly vote and will look at both the central commission and regional bodies. The issue sparked street protests,
Bose is moving beyond headphones and into the heart of music culture. The company has set up Bose Studios, a home‑grown production hub that will create shows, films and podcasts. Instead of buying big hits for commercials, Bose plans to launch its own label, Bose Records, to help fresh artists
In many soils, the phosphate that plants need is hard to reach. When rice roots sense this shortage, they build extra lignin— a tough material— in their walls. Scientists found that turning up the activity of a gene called OsDIR55 helps rice grow better when phosphate is low. Plants with mo
Harry Kane grew up in the streets of East London, where he kicked a ball more often than he slept. He was born in 1993 at Whipps Cross University Hospital, and his family lived first in Walthamstow before moving to Chingford. The neighborhood became his training ground and the place that shaped his
