Ecuador’s voters have a big decision to make before this election! There will be a runoff on April 13 for the country’s presidency, pitting current president Daniel Noboa against Luísa González. Both of these candidates have managed to beat out fourteen other hopefuls, so it is a huge deal.
Birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants has been a hot topic lately. Recently, a judge in New Hampshire made a big move. He temporarily halted a presidential order that aimed to change this policy. This isn't the first time such an order has been blocked. Judges in Seattl
Why do some people feel pain or numbness in their hands after using power tools? Well, this happens because of a condition called hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). It happens a lot in jobs where people are exposed to vibrations through power tools. But, there is so much more we need to understand
In a sudden turn of events, Hamas decided to delay the planned release of hostages from Gaza. They cited Israel’s alleged breaches of the ceasefire agreement, which had been in effect for some months. The group Sheikh Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’ military wing, announced on his social med
Imagine this: a simple test could save your life. That is the promise of lung cancer screening. But who should get this test and how often? These questions can be tough to answer. Luckily, there's a group of experts who spend a lot of time thinking about this. This group of medical experts
Imagine you're sitting at home, enjoying the warm weather. All of a sudden, a winter storm decides to crash the party. It's set to start on Tuesday morning, and it's not going to leave until Wednesday afternoon. So, when will that first snowflake hit the ground? The fun st
Imagine walking into a bustling city neighborhood at night. You see people huddled together, their faces etched with worry and desperation. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a glimpse into the daily reality of drug-related issues. Drug policy has been a hot topic in Norway for over 50 ye
Imagine trying to raise a bunch of flies indoors. Seems weird, right? Well, scientists have been doing it for years to study pests and create better bug control methods. Normally, they keep the temperature steady, thinking it's best for the bugs. But hold up! The real world isn't like that. So, they
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world, and the Arab region is no exception. Social media has become a lifeline for sharing news and voicing public thoughts during this tough time. Twitter, in particular, has been a hotspot for Arabic speakers to talk about COVID-19. By diving into Arabic tweets
Imagine you're a medical student in Japan, you've just completed a rigorous course, and now the time has come for course evaluations. It is not as simple as it may be in many other countries. Culture, which is very different in Japan, plays a huge role in how students give academic feedback. Japan’s
