Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure of Venezuela's opposition, was detained in Caracas on Thursday. She was part of a protest against the upcoming inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado's team reported that her group was intercepted violently by military troops as they left the rally.
Have you ever wondered why some Black women in the US might be hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? It's a big deal, especially because it can make health inequalities worse and affect how many people in the community get vaccinated. You might think, "Why is this a problem? " Well, it's imp
Imagine this: a massive stash of bitcoins, worth around $6. 4 billion today, is up for grabs. These aren't just any bitcoins; they were stolen from Silk Road, an illegal online marketplace, way back in 2012. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) got its hands on them in 2020, after a lengthy investigat
In Colorado Springs, teachers and community members recently rallied outside District 11's Administration Building to express their dissatisfaction with the Board of Education's decision to terminate a long-standing agreement with the Colorado Springs Education Association, their union. This agreeme
Imagine this: you're a guy, married to a successful woman who makes more money than you. You might think it's all good, but hold on! A recent study says you could be less happy. Scientists in Sweden found that when wives earn more than their husbands, both partners can face mental health issues, esp
Canadian leaders are fed up with President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who handles U. S. -Canada relations, has said, "The joke is over. " Trump has been saying Canada and Greenland could join the U. S. , with C
A major strike at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts was narrowly avoided this week. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) managed to reach a tentative deal on a new contract, which still needs to be approved by the union's members. The a
Have you heard of bisphosphonates? These drugs are popular for preventing bone fractures in older adults. Studies show they work great at increasing bone density and reducing hip and spine fractures. But here's a twist: some people taking bisphosphonates experience unusual fractures, especially in t
Have you ever wondered how tiny plant zygotes grow into complex shapes? Scientists did, and they found some fascinating answers. They used a special model to study Arabidopsis zygote cells, which grow in a unique hemisphere-like tip shape. This model helps understand how shape, stress, and strain al
In Baton Rouge, the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is facing tension with its employees' union, Amalgamated Transit Union 1546. The union is pushing for a fair contract, alleging a hostile work environment and poor negotiations. Union President George Decuir expressed that the current contract,
