Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra
In the rugged Zagros Mountains, where Iraq meets Iran, life hasn’t changed much for some shepherds. They still climb the same hills their families have used for generations, even as wars rage around them. The mountains have seen decades of conflict—missiles, drones, and fighter jets scream overhead,
In 2021, a book hit the shelves that didn't just tell an out-of-this-world story—it built a world based on real science. "Project Hail Mary" isn't about superheroes or magic; it's about a scientist waking up on a spaceship with no memory, only to realize he might be humanity's last hope against a su
Scientists working behind the scenes aren’t waiting for politicians to act—they’re already using clever tricks to fix Earth’s big problems. One big issue they’re tackling is dirt. By 2050, some places might run out of healthy soil, which is like losing the foundation for growing food. Instead of jus
The Federal Reserve is likely to leave interest rates unchanged, even as oil prices jump past $100 a barrel. This decision comes after years of political pressure on the Fed, with some politicians calling for lower rates and even threatening to replace the chair. In recent legal battles, a jud
The U. S. intelligence community has repeatedly stated that Iran is still several years away from fielding missiles capable of striking the United States. During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, two senior officials—Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, and John Ratcliffe, th
The body’s first line of defense relies on sensors that detect danger signals. One such sensor, cGAS, normally lives in the cell’s fluid part but also shows up in surprising places such as the nucleus, tiny nuclear fragments called micronuclei, mitochondria, and even on the cell surface. When cGA
The stock market took a sudden dip today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling after new inflation figures appeared more alarming than expected. Analysts had anticipated a moderate rise in prices, but the data showed a sharper increase that made investors uneasy. Because of this surprise,
Health leaders today face more than patient care and budgets. They must also build real relationships, guide digital change, and protect the planet. These three abilities—genuine connection, tech savvy, and wide‑view thinking—form the core of tomorrow’s leadership. First, authentic leadersh
A building that once housed homes near Beirut’s center has turned into a cafe. Israel warned residents early Wednesday to leave before dropping an airstrike on the spot. Ahmad Aalwan and his family live above the cafe; they watched the attack from a safer distance. The cafe, called Zahyre,
