In 2025, scientists in the US faced unprecedented challenges. The year started with the National Institutes of Health halting key operations, which disrupted ongoing studies and grant reviews. This was followed by executive orders that rolled back diversity and inclusion programs and removed crucial
Smoking doesn't just harm your lungs. It also messes with your body's defense system. This is not news. But what is news is that scientists have found out how smoking affects your immune system. They looked at a big group of people and found some interesting things. First, smoking changes the way y
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making waves with his strong stance against artificial intelligence. He's not just fighting cultural battles this time; he's worried about jobs, the economy, and even democracy itself. DeSantis is particularly concerned about data centers. These massive facilities a
New York City and North Jersey got off easy during a recent snowstorm, but airports were a different story. While the city saw only a few inches of snow, airports like JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark faced major delays and cancellations. The storm hit hardest in areas like Long Island and Connecticut, wh
New York City saw a snowfall that was not as heavy as predicted but still made a big impact. By 7 a. m. , Central Park had 4. 3 inches of snow, the most since January 2022. The storm was strongest on Friday night and slowly calmed down by Saturday morning. The city was covered in snow. People had t
Somaliland, a region in the Horn of Africa, has long sought international recognition for its independence from Somalia. However, recent moves by Israel to recognize Somaliland have been met with strong opposition from African regional bodies and Somalia itself. The African Union and the Intergover
New York City found itself under a blanket of snow late Friday evening. This was the first significant snowfall in over three years. The city and nearby areas were hit with steady snowfall by 7 p. m. , making roads slippery and dangerous. The forecast predicted a hefty 5 to 9 inches of snow over th
In a shocking turn of events, a Palestinian man from the West Bank caused chaos in northern Israel. He killed two people and hurt two others. This happened on a Friday afternoon. The man used a car and a knife in his attack. A passerby shot and hurt him, stopping the attack. The trouble started in
Philadelphia was in for a weather rollercoaster on Friday. After skipping a white Christmas, the city and nearby areas were hit with a mix of snow, sleet, and rain. This wintry mix started in the afternoon and stuck around until Saturday morning, causing messy roads and a headache for cleanup crews.
A shocking event unfolded in northern Israel on a recent Friday. A Palestinian man drove his car into a crowd, killing one person and injuring a teenager. He then sped off, stabbing a young woman to death and wounding another person near the city of Afula. The attacker was shot and taken to the hosp
