On a sunny summer day in England, a teenaged boy with a long history of violent interests went on a deadly rampage. He attacked a group of young girls gathered at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, killing three and injuring several others. The judge decided that the boy, Axel Rudakubana, should ser
In a striking move, CNN recently revealed plans to lay off around 200 employees, largely from their TV division. This shift is part of a broader strategy to transition more heavily into digital operations. CEO Mark Thompson, formerly at The New York Times and BBC, is behind this change. He's been ta
Scientists have been wondering if gamma-ray bursts come from far-off parts of the universe. If they do, their light should take longer to reach us, making the bursts look stretched out in time. This is called time dilation. Researchers from the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory used data from their Burs
Taylor Swift, a pop icon with massive influence, might just be the secret weapon to boost women’s basketball popularity! Sportscaster Elle Duncan believes Taylor’s highly inclusive and supportive environment can bring major visibility to sports like the WNBA. Imagine Taylor cheering from the sidelin
Want to impress your special someone this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than Amazon, where celebrities are doing their own shopping. From comfy pajamas to luxury cookware, here’s what the stars are loving. Grace & Stella eye patches have become a hit among Bravo stars like Paige DeSorbo and Kyle
When Donald Trump first stepped into Washington in 2017, he was a fresh face without political experience. This time around, he's back with a specific agenda and a seasoned team. He's spent four years learning the ropes and has a new understanding of legislative processes and global relations. Congr
Ever wondered how different methods of surgery can affect the healing of a ruptured Achilles tendon? Let's dive into a study that compared two common techniques: the minimally invasive paratenon protection repair and the open giftbox repair. The paratenon, a thin tissue layer covering the Achilles t
Imagine this: a sunny day at the Astun ski resort in Spain’s Pyrenees mountains. Suddenly, around noon, disaster strikes. A ski lift, standing tall at 15 meters, collapses. How did this happen? One of its pulleys gave way, causing part of the structure to crumble. As the lift fell, the chairs tipped
Imagine a tiny protein that could revolutionize the way we understand obesity and metabolism. That's exactly what leptin did thirty years ago. Discovered by chance, this little molecule has since become a big deal in the world of health and science. So, what's the story behind leptin? It all starte
You know how doctors use scores to check how well a joint like your shoulder is working? Turns out, general scores might not work that great for athletes, like those into functional fitness and weightlifting. That's because athletes have special needs. So, a team created a new score just for these a
