Israel’s government just approved plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements. These areas are under Israeli control but claimed by Palestinians for a future state. Most countries see these settlements as against international law, making peace talks harder. Finance Minister
Scientists have developed a quicker way to measure tiny molecules in our blood that might affect heart disease and metabolism. These molecules come from gut bacteria and our own cells, and they could reveal new clues about health issues like diabetes or heart problems. The old testing methods only c
Researchers wanted to check if women could accurately remember when their periods stopped naturally without medical records. They studied a large group over many years to see if these memories were consistent. The study focused on whether self-reported menopause ages matched up over time. Self-repo
Doctors often rely on blood tests to spot autoimmune diseases early. One method checks for specific markers called antinuclear antibodies (ANA). These antibodies sometimes attack the body’s own cells by mistake. A recent study compared two ways to detect ANA in a large group of people. One method us
Across Chicago’s northern suburbs, nurses at four hospitals are fighting more than just long shifts—they’re battling their employer over how workers should have a say in their jobs. Nearly 3, 000 nurses at Endeavor Health hospitals like Evanston, Skokie, and Glenbrook have been openly organizing sin
Plex started as a way for people to organize and share their personal media collections at home. But over time, it’s changed a lot. Now, instead of just being a digital library, it’s adding features that make streaming more social and interactive. Soon, users can create and share custom lists of mo
Joining the fighting in Ukraine offers few young Russian men a real future. Many get sent to battle with barely any training and outdated equipment. Some never make it out alive. For those who do survive, injuries often go untreated, leaving them disabled or stranded without help. The idea of becomi
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently shared its updated plan for the next five years, shifting its focus toward digital assets like cryptocurrency. Unlike past efforts that often treated new financial tools as problems, this draft aims to create clearer rules for blockchain-based te
Lately, Bitcoin’s price has dropped below $65, 000, making people question if crypto is even worth it. One analyst recently said most of it is a waste unless you know exactly what to pick. He admits that many crypto projects are built on empty promises, where creators get rich while regular investor
The new Trezor Safe 7 wallet just got a security check-up—but not a failing grade. A team of researchers from a rival company found a small flaw in one of the wallet’s inner chips called TROPIC01. This chip, made by Trezor’s own sister company, wasn’t up to snuff in some tests. The researchers used
