Epilepsy is a complex puzzle. It alters the brain's layout and operations. Researchers have been piecing together clues. They examined various brain scans. Some scans focused on the brain's physical form. Others observed its activity during rest. The findings were intriguing. The hippocampus, a vital brain region, often shows damage in epilepsy patients. But the sto...
In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teachers remain in the hands of their abductors. Meanwhile, in Kwara stat...
In recent times, the political landscape has been anything but calm. The divide between Congress and the White House is growing, especially on crucial issues both at home and abroad. The Trump administration is currently in Geneva, discussing a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine. However, there are concerns that this plan might favor Russia over Ukraine. If Pres...
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil wrapped up with a weak agreement that avoided directly pointing fingers at fossil fuels. This outcome was a win for oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Russia, who managed to keep their interests protected. The final statement was full of warnings about the consequences of not acting on climate change but lacked concrete pla...
The recent U. N. climate summit in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem wrapped up with a weak agreement. The only solid commitment was from wealthy nations to triple their financial support for others to cope with global warming. This was a big letdown, especially since the summit skipped over most of the key demands from many countries. Brazil's President Lula had high h...
Turkey and Australia have finally put an end to their long-standing disagreement. They have agreed on a plan for hosting the next big climate meeting. This meeting, called COP31, will happen in 2026. Turkey will be the host, but Australia will lead the talks. This deal is a big win for teamwork between countries. It shows that even when countries disagree, they can ...
Europe's top leader, Ursula von der Leyen, recently made a strong statement about Ukraine. She believes that Ukraine's borders should stay the same and that Ukraine should have a strong army to protect itself. She also thinks that Europe should play a big role in any peace deal for Ukraine. This comes at a time when important people from the United States, Ukraine, ...
Finland's leader, Alexander Stubb, recently shared his thoughts on U. S. President Donald Trump's involvement in the Ukraine conflict. He mentioned that Trump is actively trying to find a way to stop the war. This comes as different groups are meeting to talk about a plan proposed by the U. S. to end the fighting. However, this plan seems to give a lot to Russia, whi...
North Texas is on high alert as a weather system approaches, bringing with it a mix of rain and stormy conditions. This system, currently moving through the southwestern U. S. , is set to reach the Southern Plains by Sunday evening. Rainfall is expected to start in the western parts of the region on Sunday afternoon, with the rest of North Texas experiencing showers ...
This week, a big storm is expected to hit many parts of the United States. It might make traveling for Thanksgiving a real headache for lots of people. Heavy rain, snow, and strong winds are in the forecast. This could cause big problems for folks trying to get to their loved ones. The storm is expected to start in the southwest, in places like New Mexico and Colora...