Hong Kong's Democratic Party, once a major player in the city's political scene, has decided to shut down. The party's chair, Lo Kin-hei, made the announcement, pointing to the challenging political climate as the reason behind the decision. This isn't the first time a political group has disbanded
Procrastination is a common habit where people knowingly put off tasks, even when they understand the future downsides. This habit can lead to higher stress and anxiety levels, and even increase the risk of depression. To tackle this, many people turn to apps for help. These apps are designed to sup
Environmental policy changes are a big deal in modern democracies. These changes have been happening a lot and are getting noticed. But why do these changes happen? There are a lot of different ideas about what causes them. Some people think it's because of what the public wants. Others point t
Staphylococcus aureus, a common bacterium, has a sneaky way to stay alive when things get tough. It can enter a state where it's alive but won't grow on a lab dish. This is called the Viable but Non-Culturable (VBNC) state. This can be a problem because it might cause false negatives in tests, leadi
Democrats are grappling with how to effectively counter Trump's aggressive moves. They're torn between using familiar tactics from the past and finding new, more impactful strategies. The party is scattered, with potential leaders hesitant to step forward. Meanwhile, Trump's rapid actions are outpac
Picture this: A man who has never set foot in the Kennedy Center, suddenly becomes its chairman. This is not a story from a movie, but a real-life event that happened in 2022. President Donald Trump, known for his bold moves, took over the prestigious Kennedy Center. He promised a new era of arts an
The recent Munich Security Conference sparked a heated debate between U. S. Vice President JD Vance and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. Vance expressed concerns about the state of democracy in Europe, suggesting that free speech is under threat. He criticized European governments for allege
Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota has decided not to run for re-election. This news has sparked a flurry of activity among potential candidates from both major political parties. The Democratic Party is facing a tough challenge in trying to regain control of the Senate, where Republicans currently hol
Let's dive into the political scene in California. First, let's talk about the potential candidates for governor in 2026. Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, is currently the frontrunner among Democratic voters. A recent poll showed that 57% of Democratic primary voters would vote for her i
Birds like the pine siskin have a unique behavior called spring nomadism. This is different from the usual, predictable seasonal movements of other birds. These birds are facultative migrants, they do not move in a set pattern. They go nomadic in the spring. Scientists have long been curious about w
