Russian elections in 2011 and 2012 have a peculiar and surprising pattern in their numbers. These elections were not just about who won or lost. It was a surprising case of anomalies that seemed to favor the pro-government party, United Russia. This party is linked to the leader Vladimir Putin.
Iran has been a longstanding thorn in the side of the US, with tensions escalating significantly over the past few years. The situation has reached a boiling point with Trump's statements about Iran. Trump has openly directed his advisers to take drastic measures if Iran were to assassinate him. Th
Imagine the US and China having a massive argument over trade. Now, the U. S starts to implement nasty 10% tariffs on all products from China. This is crucial because many consumer products we use daily in the US come from China. Electronics are big. Think cellphones and c
Imagine a prison with no windows and the worst conditions possible. This is the reality of El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). The prison holds over 15, 000 inmates, many of whom are involved in brutal gangs such as MS-13 and Barrio 18. Recently, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele
In Sweden's heartland saw an unsettling turn of events on September 1, 2020 just weeks away from school's exam. The horror went well beyond anything yet. The country never seen. Horrible violence struck the calm city of Örebro. The big numbers of the death toll created the scariest ever to
The wild weather patterns are really causing headaches for everyone but families with young children and new moms are even more in trouble. In addition to the usual health care concerns, they are stuck in a crisis. It is becoming increasingly difficult to help them in the midst of chaos. In Austr
Industrialization is changing how people live in both eastern and western regions of China. This shift has sparked curiosity among researchers about how it affects the gut microbiome and resistome. Imagine the gut microbiome as a tiny ecosystem living inside us. Each person has a unique mix
What drives our decisions? Our food and drink picks, the views we share, and the beliefs we hold are not just random. They're shaped by who we are and what's around us. Think about it: why do people who love the same political team also love the same foods? It's because their choices are not just ab
A new striking photo shows the US Navy testing a powerful laser weapon on their warship. This laser, called Helios, is designed to take down drones and other threats at the speed of light. Imagine a laser beam so strong it can melt or overheat anything in its path. This isn't just a cool movie tric
Nurses are on the front lines of healthcare, and today, that includes the digital world. They're seen as trustworthy sources of health info. Sharing stuff online can be a minefield. People might act on wrong information. This can cause problems. We live in a world where technolog
