Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but there's a catch. He wants to use this pause to push for a permanent peace deal that addresses what he calls the "root causes" of the conflict. This could mean big changes for Ukraine's borders, as Putin has been claiming parts of Ukraine belong
Google is shaking things up in the world of virtual assistants. They are saying goodbye to Google Assistant and welcoming Gemini to Android phones. This change is expected to happen later this year. But what does this mean for users? Well, it means that Google Assistant will no longer be available o
The recent arrest of a second individual linked to pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University has added fuel to the fire of a long-standing debate. The person in question, Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian from the West Bank, was detained by U. S. immigration agents in Newark. Kordia's student visa h
Pituitary tumors, also known as adenomas, are quite common. They often lead to hormone imbalances and vision issues. In 2017, the World Health Organization changed how these tumors are classified. Now, doctors use special proteins called transcription factors: PIT1, TPIT, and SF1. These proteins hel
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world at a time when technology was at its peak. This made it the first major health crisis to be heavily influenced by data. Many countries were caught off guard, highlighting gaps in their preparedness. This isn't surprising, given that crises often reveal weaknesses
Lizzo, the renowned singer, recently opened up about her struggles with depression during a concert at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. She revealed that in 2023, she felt so overwhelmed by the world that she didn't want to live anymore. This was a time when she was dealing with a lot of pain and
China's fight against deforestation has found an unexpected ally in its poverty alleviation efforts. The Poverty Alleviation Resettlement (PAR) program has shown promising results in protecting forests. This program is different. It doesn't just move people; it sets them up for success with ongoing
Two students found themselves in hot water recently, both facing serious consequences for their actions. One student, Ranjani Srinivasan, from India, was studying Urban Planning at a prestigious university in New York. She was caught supporting Hamas, a group known for violence and terrorism. Bec
In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made another arrest related to the Columbia University protests. This time, it's Leqaa Korda, a Palestinian student from the West Bank. Korda's visa had expired back in January 2022, and she was also arrested in 2024 for h
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently found itself in a puzzling situation involving Amazon. Initially, the FTC claimed it couldn't pursue a case against Amazon due to significant budget and resource cuts. These cuts were part of a broader effort by the Department of Government Efficiency to r
