Colombia is choosing a new president this weekend, and three very different candidates are leading the polls. On one side stands Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing senator who has spent years fighting for peace and justice. His father, a senator too, was killed in the 1990s during a wave of violence against l
As people move through life, time forces big changes in what they can and cannot do. The real trick isn’t learning new skills, but knowing which old tricks to drop before they trip you up. Staying safe doesn’t mean following a rulebook—it means spotting dangers that feel familiar but waste your stre
Memorial Day means more than sunny picnics and big sales. Behind those store signs and holiday plans lie families who lost loved ones in wars. Like the Sullivans from Iowa—five brothers who died together when their ship sank in 1942. Or the Nilands, whose home was shattered when three sons died in t
Juventus’ latest season started with low expectations, mostly because of a decent but not outstanding squad led by Igor Tudor. Fans and pundits thought the team could at least scrape into the Champions League—something they’d done for years. But this time, for the first time in a while (except for a
Geo Carcamo turned his love for people into a weekly habit in Eugene and Springfield. Since 2017, he’s been hosting trivia nights that feel more like game night with friends than a test of smarts. His events run Mondays at PublicHouse in Springfield and Tuesdays at beergarden in Eugene, drawing team
Mining leaves behind soil packed with heavy metals like cadmium, lead, and copper. These metals stick around for years, hurting plants, animals, and even people who live nearby. One cleanup trick is to use special plants that suck up the metals. But this method has problems. The soil is often too ha
Netflix Brazil just dropped five shiny new titles, proving it’s not just about rewatching old favorites anymore. From medical school chaos to an Arctic adventure, the lineup mixes familiar Brazilian flavors with fresh storytelling. Clara Moneke headlines "Med, " a hospital drama diving into the mess
For years, ADHD was mostly linked to kids who couldn’t sit still. Now, adults—especially women—are getting diagnosed long after childhood. Why? One big reason might be that doctors are finally listening instead of dismissing complaints about forgetfulness or messy thoughts as “just stress” or “bad h
Scientists are testing if humans can reproduce safely beyond Earth. China recently sent artificial human embryos to its space station to study how microgravity affects early development. The goal isn't to create space babies yet—but to understand the risks first. The experiment used two types of la
Voters in Venice just handed Meloni’s coalition an unexpected win—despite polls earlier this month suggesting the left was ahead. Simone Venturini, the center-right candidate, secured over half the votes with 51%, avoiding a runoff and keeping the city under right-wing leadership for another term. T
