The week brought a mix of military action and political drama. In one headline, President Trump announced that U. S. special forces had rescued a second crew member from an F‑15 that was shot down over Iran, saying “we got him. ” The rescue followed a dangerous mission that highlighted growing te
A U. S. fighter pilot was rescued after his F‑15 aircraft crashed in Iran, officials confirmed late Saturday. The mission took place following reports that the jet was shot down by Iranian air defenses. Earlier this week, a second pilot from the same two‑person crew was recovered after the cra
Scientists tweaked regular starch by adding two types of chemical groups: some that love water and others that avoid it. These groups were attached to the starch molecules to see if they could make the starch cling better to fabrics made of polyester and cotton mixed together. The water-loving group
Portland keeps chasing the next trendy food idea, but most new spots skip the basics. They push small dishes at high prices, packed with ingredients no one actually picks up at the grocery store. The tables fill up on weekends with tourists taking photos, while weeknights sit empty because the crowd
Health workers in Africa face a tough challenge: malaria parasites are changing, making some common treatments less effective. For nearly 20 years, doctors have relied on a method called therapeutic efficacy studies (TES) to check if drugs still work. But this approach has become slow and complicate
A major satellite imaging company has decided to stop sharing pictures of Iran and conflict zones in the Middle East indefinitely. Planet Labs, which operates dozens of Earth-observing satellites, made this move after being asked by the US government. This policy isn't new - they already delayed sha
Experts have been digging into how to stop and treat dull, constant back pain that isn’t caused by a specific injury. Studies from 2020 to 2025 suggest simple habits can make a big difference. Moving more often, even during work hours, seems to help more than sitting still for long stretches. People
After a heart transplant, patients must take drugs to prevent their body from rejecting the new organ. For years, doctors have relied on a standard mix of three medications: a calcineurin inhibitor, a drug that slows cell growth, and steroids. But now, everolimus is gaining attention as a possible r
Wali Malik wasn’t planning to leave the U. S. He lived near Boston with his wife and three kids, close to his parents in Washington. Then came the money cuts. Federal grants dried up. Friends in labs started getting pink slips. Research teams shrank. One day the phone rang – a job offer from a brand
A high-profile music producer recently found himself caught in a bizarre and violent dispute after a rapper and his father allegedly forced him to sign a release from his record deal at gunpoint. The incident, which unfolded in a Dallas studio, quickly escalated when the producer was threatened with
