In a surprising move, a former US president recently showed a video to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The video was meant to support a claim of a so-called "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. The video showed a road lined with white crosses, which the former president cl
The recent presidential election in Romania was a nail-biter. The liberal candidate, Nicusor Dan, pulled off a win. But here is the twist: he wouldn't have made it without the support of two key groups: ethnic Hungarians living in Romania and Moldovans with dual citizenship. These groups turned out
Memorial Day weekend is a big deal for travelers, with lots of people hitting the roads. This year, it falls from May 22 to May 26. Experts say 45. 1 million people will travel within the U. S. That's 1. 4 million more than last year. Most folks will be driving to their destinations. So, expect rent
In the heart of Southeast Asia, a stark contrast exists between two neighboring regions. One side, Indonesian Kalimantan, is making significant strides towards eradicating malaria. The other, Malaysian Borneo, is grappling with a high prevalence of Plasmodium knowlesi infections. This discrepancy
The fall armyworm, a notorious pest, owes part of its success to tiny helpers living in its gut. These gut bacteria play a big role in how well the fall armyworm reproduces and spreads. They do this by tweaking important hormones in the insect's body. This is not just about reproduction, though. The
Minamiiwoto Island, part of the Ogasawara Islands in subtropical Japan, is a unique place. It has never been messed up by humans or invaded by foreign animals. This makes it a perfect example of how oceanic islands should work. Seabirds and land crabs play a big role in keeping the island's ecosyste
A new COVID-19 variant, NB. 1. 8. 1, is causing concern as it spreads across Asia and has now reached the US. This variant has been linked to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in China and is now the dominant strain in the country. It has also been detected in several US states, including Cal
In the second week of a high-profile trial, jurors were presented with a series of shocking testimonies. The courtroom heard from a lineup of witnesses, including prominent figures from the music industry. The testimonies painted a disturbing picture of alleged abuse and manipulation. The prosecu
A group of senior citizens made headlines in Paris. They were not stealing candy from a store. They were involved in a high-stakes robbery. It happened almost ten years ago. Kim Kardashian was the target. She was in Paris for Fashion Week. The robbers struck at night. They took millions of dollars i
In the last decade, China has made big strides in cleaning up its outdoor air. However, there's a sneaky problem hiding right under our noses, or rather, right under our feet. The air in urban metro systems is often filled with tiny, harmful particles, and it's a problem that hasn't gotten much atte
