In 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro faced a quick lesson in U. S. politics. He refused to take back Colombian criminals released in the U. S. In response, President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on Colombian goods. Petro blinked, promising to send a plane for the criminals just 47 minutes la
Curiosity-driven research is the wellspring of scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements. Over time, different ways of funding this type of research have emerged, shaping how money is allocated today. However, many scientists are unhappy with the current funding systems. They point out
Ever wondered what the future of AirPods might look like? Apple has some exciting plans in store. By 2026, we could see a new line of AirPods equipped with tiny cameras. But don't expect to snap pictures with these. Instead, the cameras might be used for advanced health features and gesture controls
Get ready to meet Harry Hawker, the newest hero in the world of World War II gaming. The latest addition to the Sniper Elite series, The Resistance Uprising, is set to shake things up. This game doesn’t just dip its toes into history—it explores it in-depth. The environments and enemies are so metic
Think back to the 1990s, when a bill similar to President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship was floating around Congress. This bill aimed to stop children born in the U. S. to non-legal residents from automatically becoming citizens. Such bills have been proposed before, but t
Immigration agents, performing recent raids, were told to dress up in a special way. Their jackets and vests showed clear signs of "Police ICE" or "Homeland Security" for the cameras. This was not just a safety measure, it was also a show for the media. Agents from several agencies followed these in
After enduring a dry spell that fueled deadly wildfires, Southern California and the Southwest are finally welcoming some much-needed rain. A slow-moving low-pressure system is spreading showers across the region, including Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This system could bring the first significant rai
Imagine you're trying to figure out the best ways to provide rehabilitation services. That's exactly what the Cochrane Rehabilitation team and the World Health Organization (WHO) Rehabilitation Program are doing. They're collaborating to make it easier for everyone to understand what works and what
You might have heard that researchers are facing some challenges when it comes to finding volunteers for Alzheimer's disease studies. To tackle this, the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) has suggested that all participants should be paid for their time and effort. But how are the Alzh
As the 119th Congress began, a tense vote took place over its leadership. Speaker Mike Johnson faced opposition from two Freedom Caucus members: Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Keith Self of Texas. Johnson pulled them aside, and they entered an anteroom where Representative Nancy Mace of South Ca
