The U. S. Justice Department has announced it will seek the death penalty against Elias Rodriguez, who is charged with murdering two Israeli Embassy staff in Washington. The victims were Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli national working in the U. S. , and Sarah Milgrim, a U. S. citizen; both were leavin
The new sensor turns on a light signal when it finds the cancer marker CEA. It uses a tiny piece of DNA that sticks to CEA and a special nanoparticle made from cerium and zinc called Ce‑UiO‑66. The particle is a super‑quencher: it almost completely hides the DNA’s glow until CEA binds. Scient
Patients with brain spread from lung cancer often need radiation. A precise form called stereotactic radiosurgery can treat a few spots instead of the whole brain, but not everyone receives it. Studies show that who gets this treatment depends on age, income, and insurance type. Older patients an
Parkinson’s disease is a gradual nervous system disorder that can change how people move and speak. It has no cure, but medicine helps many manage the symptoms such as shaking, stiffness, and balance problems. Several well‑known figures have lived with this condition and used their platforms to rais
Nicky Weinstock and Andrea Bucko have teamed up to create Sweetheart Entertainment, a fresh production company that debuted at Cannes while both had movies in the festival’s competition sections. Weinstock produced “Clarissa, ” shown in Directors’ Fortnight, and Bucko worked on James Gray’s “Paper T
Disneyland is filing private building permits with the City of Anaheim for a new outdoor shopping area on the Toy Story parking lot, part of its $1. 9 billion DisneylandForward plan. The permits cover two addresses on Katella Avenue, located just north of the Toy Story lot and opposite the Anaheim G
Robert Zahn spent over two decades shaping Staten Island's political scene, first as a utility worker at Ground Zero, then as a conservative organizer who never shied from debate. His 17-year fight with prostate cancer ended at 60, leaving behind a legacy of unfiltered opinions and grassroots activi
Tim Leiweke, a name familiar in sports and entertainment for years, got a surprise gift last December—a full pardon from the U. S. president. Instead of stepping back, he’s diving straight into Europe’s football world. His company, Entrepreneur Equity Partners, just bought a slice of Venezia FC and
Britain’s political scene makes it look like a bad reality TV show. Just when people thought things couldn’t get weirder, Prime Minister Keir Starmer—who bills himself as a quiet, practical leader—is now under fire. After winning a massive election in 2024, he’s gained a reputation as one of the mos
San Diego County supervisors plan to bundle three big changes into one November vote. First, they want an ethics board for elected leaders. Second, they propose a new budget watchdog to check spending. Third, supervisors could serve three terms instead of two. Each idea sounds reasonable on its own
