The employees at Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s company, are feeling anxious. This follows allegations that Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was involved in a sexual assault case with Sean “Diddy” Combs from 2000. A lawsuit claims they raped a 13-year-old girl. Jay-Z has denied these allegations and cal
You know those heavy rainstorms Texas is famous for? Well, they're doing more than just making a splash. They're also playing a big role in how much E. coli, a nasty bacteria, shows up in the state's recreational waterbodies. This isn't just a problem in one spot; it's happening all over. And guess
Imagine a hectic morning at an airline, flights are lined up, crews are assigned, but severe weather is causing delays. Suddenly, a pilot calls in, explaining they can't fly due to fatigue. Despite causing more headaches and delays, this is a reasonable call. Pilots can be fired for various reasons,
Five Republican senators are under scrutiny, as the 2026 midterms approach and party dynamics shift. These senators' past decisions and viewpoints may lead to primary challenges. Joni Ernst, a senator from Iowa, is facing heat for her stance on Trump's Pentagon pick. Steve Deace, a conservative med
Ever thought about how a mom's diet during pregnancy can shape her baby's brain? A recent study has some interesting findings about vitamin B12. It turns out, when a mom gets enough of this vitamin, it may help her baby's brain grow stronger and smarter. The study compared how much vitamin B12 pregn
Eating three meals a day is often touted as the ideal, but is it really necessary? Let's dive in and see what the experts say. Back in the day, people didn't eat three meals a day. They'd have two big ones or maybe a large meal with a couple of small snacks. But as our lifestyles changed, so did ou
As winter approaches, Iran is facing rolling blackouts, leaving people and businesses in the dark. The country’s energy woes are a blend of many factors, including economic mismanagement, international sanctions, and, perhaps surprisingly, a cryptocurrency boom. Bitcoin mining, which demands vast am
Did you know that bitcoin miners are adopting a strategy originally used by MicroStrategy? This strategy involves holding onto bitcoins instead of selling them right away. It all started when MicroStrategy's shares skyrocketed during the cryptocurrency rally. Their success caught the attention of mi
Imagine a hidden battle playing out in the rivers of Curitiba, Brazil. The culprits? Three drugs—azithromycin, ivermectin, and hydroxychloroquine—used widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists dove into this issue, finding alarming levels of these medicines in both water and sediment from urba
Meet Haemonchus contortus, a tiny worm that packs a big punch. It's one of the most troublesome parasites for sheep and goats, mostly because it's become resistant to many drugs. One group of drugs, called macrocyclic lactones (MLs), includes popular ones like ivermectin and moxidectin. Scientists s
