In the wake of a tragic attack in New Orleans, Houston's Muslim community rallied together at the Medical Center Islamic Society. The shocking event took a deeper toll as the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was discovered to be a local resident. Imam Basem Hamid spoke to the congregation, stressing
Winter isn’t known for being kind, and this weekend, the United Kingdom felt its full wrath. Airports across the country had to close their runways due to heavy snow and ice. The Met Office warned of snow and ice covering most of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England and Wales. Manchester
Ever heard of Leishmania? It's a parasite that lives in both bugs and mammals, including humans. One of its secrets to survival is an enzyme called LmexNAT10. This enzyme is crucial for the parasite's ability to change forms and multiply. It's found in the nucleus and seems to be essential for the p
Hey Lincoln residents! Snow is heading your way, and the city has issued a snow emergency. This means no parking on crucial roads, like those used by schools and buses. You can find these routes on the city's website under "Parking Bans & Ordinances". City crews are working hard, treating these road
Louisville woke up to a winter wonderland on Sunday, but it wasn't all fun and games. A winter storm hit the area, leaving roads covered in snow and ice, making driving conditions pretty unsafe. Officials even asked people to avoid the roads if they could. Things started to get real at around 9 a.
Ever heard of "Connections: Sports Edition"? It's a new puzzle game from The New York Times, currently in its testing phase. The goal? To group words based on their themes. Today's puzzles ranged from easy to tricky, with themes like 'Numerical record of a game' and 'Action on the basepaths'. If you
Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking for a reliable communication tool? Xiaomi has just the thing! Starting January 3, 2025, you can pre-order their Sports Walkie-Talkie for only 399 yuan (about 52 euros). This little gadget packs a big punch with its lightweight design and powerful features. Weig
Brett Favre, a Green Bay Packers icon, has sparked a discussion about the recent Presidential Medal of Freedom awards. The White House announced that soccer star Lionel Messi and others, including Hillary Clinton and Magic Johnson, would receive the medal. However, Favre raised an eyebrow at this de
Vanadium is something we might come into contact with through our food, water, or soil. So, what happens when we swallow it? Researchers used human colon cancer cells, called Caco-2 cells, to mimic what goes on in our intestines. They looked at the effects of vanadyl sulfate (VOSO4) and sodium ortho
A massive winter storm is sweeping across the United States, affecting over 60 million people in 30 states. The storm is linked to a polar vortex, a cold air system usually huddled over the North Pole. This time, it's making its way south, bringing snow, ice, and severe cold to many regions. Some s
