Imagine finding out a student at a nearby university was accused of planning a terror attack. That's what just happened in Virginia. Officials arrested Abdullah Hassan, a freshman at George Mason University, on Friday. They say he was plotting to attack the Israeli consulate in New York City. Hassan
The Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel shocked thousands of Jews, shattering their sense of safety. This violent event, known as Israel's 9/11, saw Hamas militants breach borders, kill 1, 200 people, and take 250 captive. The Israeli military's delayed response left many feeling vulnerable. In resp
Imagine you're cooking up mRNA in a lab, using a common technique called in vitro transcription (IVT). This method is a big deal for making mRNA therapies and understanding RNA biology. Here's an interesting fact: the mRNA you produce can start with either a 5'-pppG or a 5'-pppA. No big deal, right?
In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch
A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has sparked controversy, accusing Israel of "acts of genocide" by restricting water supplies in Gaza. The report found that between October 2023 and September 2024, Israeli authorities limited water access to less than half of what the World Health Organiz
Imagine this: two storms are on a collision course, and they might just ruin your holiday travel plans. An Alberta clipper, a speedy storm from Canada, is zooming eastward. It's already left its mark on the northern Plains, and it's headed for the Great Lakes by Thursday night. Meanwhile, an offshor
Are you one of the nearly 120 million people planning to travel this holiday season? Expect some weather surprises! While you’re dreaming of snowy scenes and warm fires, millions of Americans will experience wild temperature swings. This could jumble your travel plans and your packing list. Most pe
Have you ever wondered about the political leanings of the journalists who bring you the news every day? A reader recently asked The Dallas Morning News if they could share more about their staff's political affiliations. This isn't the first time they've gotten this question. In fact, it comes up q
Vavro Šrobár was a big deal in Slovakia, especially in the early 20th century. He wasn't just a politician, but also a doctor who cared deeply about public health. When the Austro-Hungarian Empire fell apart, Šrobár stepped up as the first Minister to run the Provisional Government of Slovakia. He h
As winter approaches, it's time to think about how snow, rain, and clouds might mess with your internet. Satellite internet is usually the biggest troublemaker, with signals having to travel over 22, 000 miles. If there's rain or heavy cloud cover along the way, your internet could go kaput. Even ca
