In the lush gardens of Nanjing, a silent battle is unfolding. Azaleas, those vibrant and beloved plants, are under attack. Over the past few years, about 15% of Rhododendron simsii plants in nurseries have shown signs of wilting and yellowing. The culprit? A sneaky pathogen causing crown and root ro
In a significant turn of events, Spain's highest court has decided to detain former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos without bail. This move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into a corruption case that has been making waves in the country's political scene. The court's decision was base
Women who have trouble controlling their bladder might need surgery. Two methods are often used. One is a classic approach using body tissue. The other is a newer method using special tape. Both aim to stop leakage when coughing or exercising. Researchers wanted to see how these methods compare. Th
LSU has officially cut ties with former football coach Brian Kelly. The school has terminated his contract without cause, which means Kelly is eligible to receive the full $53 million buyout. This decision comes after a series of back-and-forth legal moves between Kelly and LSU. New LSU president W
Tina Peters, a former county clerk, is currently in a Colorado state prison. She was found guilty of breaking into voting machine data. This was based on false claims about the 2020 election. The federal government asked to take her into their custody. But Colorado officials said no. The state corr
In the world of strength sports, a big stir happened after the World’s Strongest Woman contest. The organizers found out something shocking about the winner, Jammie Booker. They discovered that Booker, who was born male, had competed in the women's category. This news came to light when some very pr
A recent health scare has left over 37 babies ill due to a contaminated baby formula. The formula, made by ByHeart, was recalled after cases of infant botulism were linked to its use. This outbreak, which started in August, has affected babies from just a few weeks old to nearly a year. The bacteri
Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, recently found himself in a heated debate with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Kelly didn't hold back, calling Hegseth "totally unqualified" and suggesting he's just trying to please the president. This all started when Kelly and other Democrats made a video
Uber has recently let go of a group of AI training contractors, ending their work two months earlier than initially promised. These workers were part of Project Sandbox, a program where Uber provides AI training services to other companies, specifically Google in this case. Around a dozen contractor
Prediabetes is a serious condition. It means you are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The good news is that exercise can help. A recent study looked at how Pilates affects women with prediabetes. Pilates is a type of exercise. It focuses on strength, flexibility, and control. The study found tha
