In a surprising move, two columnists have left the Los Angeles Times. They weren't happy with the paper's owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong. They think he's too cozy with President-elect Donald Trump. Harry Litman, who wrote for the LA Times for over 15 years, announced his resignation in a newsletter. He
Charlotte Dujardin, a top British equestrian known for her Olympic medals, was suspended for one year and fined about $12, 000. This penalty came after officials reviewed a video showing Dujardin hitting her horse excessively. The International Federation for Equestrian Sports announced the verdict
Imagine Syria as a grand dance floor where different countries are eager to take the lead amidst its chaos. Militant groups like HTS, linked to Al Qaeda, have made Syria a tough place to navigate. Turkey and Israel are keen on seizing opportunities in the uncertainty. Hezbollah, busy dealing with it
Scientists have been studying nanostructures made from iron(II) triazole, particularly focusing on nanoparticles and nanorods. These tiny materials have sparked interest due to their unique properties. Let's dive into the comparison of their conductivity and bond lengths. Firstly, consider conducti
In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause du
Scientists are on a mission to find new organic materials that glow brightly under special light conditions, which can help in biological imaging. This type of imaging, called two-photon fluorescence microscopy, is like taking super-detailed pictures of cells and tissues without damaging them too mu
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which led to the global COVID-19 pandemic, has a high mortality rate. While there are treatments available, scientists are still looking for more antivirals that can effectively combat the virus. Enter lonafarnib, or LNF, a drug already approved by the FDA to block cellular far
You might think a hospital boss would be the last person to commit a crime. But that's exactly what happened when Gary Johnson, a former operating room director at Tri-City Medical Center, was caught trying to drug and sexually assault a coworker. Johnson, who was 63 at the time, was sentenced to fo
The trial of Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, has grabbed attention due to his actions on a New York City subway in May 2023. Penny is accused of using a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man with known struggles with mental health, leaving Neely dead. Penny's lawyer argue
On Monday, two Indianapolis cops will stand trial for the death of a 39-year-old Black man during a mental health crisis. The officers, Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, were indicted in April 2023 for their role in the incident. They face multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter and batter
