The night before, fighting across the Pakistan‑Afghanistan border grew sharper. Both sides say they lost many fighters, and Pakistan’s defence chief called the situation an “open war. ” This shows why people keep asking how the two armies compare. Pakistan’s military is built on steady recruitment
The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp
Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short and E‑40 created the group Mount Westmore in 2020. They signed a licensing agreement with Westside Merchandising, a company that promised large earnings through retail and concert sales. The rappers later accused Westside of making false statements that led them to ch
Asian stock indices slipped during the trading day, with Japan’s market mirroring a decline seen on U. S. exchanges after mixed signals from the tech giant Nvidia. Investors shifted away from riskier assets, turning instead to the yen and U. S. Treasury bonds for steadiness. The move came amid a b
A 40‑year‑old plus‑size model recently shared that a major insurance company rejected her application for life coverage because of her weight. In a video posted to TikTok, she explained that the decision was based on her being over 300 pounds and only 5‑foot‑3. She joked that she had assumed her hea
Researchers examined how adding organic material changes the tiny life in two different soils. The study focused on microbes that help break down nutrients and keep the climate stable. Scientists wanted to know if these tiny organisms would react in the same way when the soils receive the same organ
The city of Medina plans to open up a 410‑East Smith Road lot for public bids, according to the finance committee. The property was bought in 2012 and has been used mainly for storing city sanitation supplies, though a fire once damaged some buildings. The site sits behind the Sweets and Geeks shop
When people try to shed pounds, a new idea catches attention: chill cooked starches before eating them. The concept is based on the science of two kinds of starch found in foods like rice, pasta and potatoes. One type, amylose, is hard for the body to break down quickly; the other, amylopectin, diss
The Titans’ new head coach decided to shake up his roster by trading the Jets’ edge rusher Jermaine Johnson for their own nose tackle, T’Vondre Sweat. This move brings Johnson back into a familiar coaching environment, as he had previously played under the Titans’ former coach. Johnson’s 2023 seas
Jean Franklin saved a lot of money before she became a mom. She and her husband, Charles—who calls himself Chaz—were ready to live comfortably in their house near Sacramento. But a health scare changed everything. In May, Jean felt shaky and went to the hospital after her speech got slurred. She lo
