Austin Nasso, a 30-year-old comedian, has an interesting story. He didn't always tell jokes for a living. He used to work at Microsoft as a software engineer. But he had a secret passion: standup comedy. He's been doing it for 12 years. In 2018, Austin and his friends started something called Tech
Greg Bovino, a top official with U. S. Customs and Border Protection, is reportedly on the move from Chicago soon. This news comes as no surprise, given the recent controversy surrounding his actions during a protest in the city's Little Village neighborhood. Back in October, Bovino found himself i
In a recent court case, a UK council tried to kick asylum seekers out of a hotel. They said the hotel didn't have the right permits. But the judge said no. The judge agreed the hotel was breaking rules. But he also said the government needs to house asylum seekers somewhere. So, the hotel stays open
In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, known on stage as Naoko, has been given another 13 days in jail. This is not her first time in trouble. She has been in and out of jail for singing songs that criticize the Russian government. Her band, Stoptime, performs covers of songs by ar
China is now a top player in global science, ranking fifth in scientific publications. The number of times Chinese research is cited has been growing fast. This growth is especially noticeable in areas like nanotechnology, where China is now second only to the USA. Money for research and developmen
In recent times, federal agents have been caught on camera using force against protesters. This has sparked a lot of discussion about whether they are following the rules. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clear guidelines on when force can be used. It should only happen when there's no
People with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) often struggle with high blood sugar. This happens because their bodies don't use insulin well. Scientists are looking for new ways to help. One interesting helper might be taurine. It's a special amino acid that fights damage in the body. Taurine does many import
The U. S. House of Representatives hurried back to Washington, dealing with major travel disruptions caused by the ongoing government shutdown. With countless flights grounded, some representatives chose alternative travel methods. One Republican representative from Wisconsin decided to drive 16 hou
The U. S. government shutdown, the longest in history, might finally be coming to an end. The Senate is set to vote on a deal to reopen the government on Monday night. This deal was agreed upon by both parties over the weekend. If the Senate approves it, the House will then vote on the plan later th
In the world of food safety, tiny particles called Mn3O4 nanozymes are making a big impact. These tiny helpers can spot harmful substances like chloramphenicol in food quickly and easily. What makes them special is how they are made and used right away. This saves time, energy, and reduces waste. Un
