Another volcanic eruption in Iceland? Yep, it happened! This time, it was near the capital, Reykjavik, and it was the seventh one this year. The eruption started suddenly at night, creating a long fissure and spewing lava and smoke into the air. But don’t worry, no flights were disrupted, and the ci
Israeli politicians from different sides of the political spectrum have joined forces to criticize the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s decision to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu's office labeled the warrants as "an
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the death toll in Gaza has reached a grim milestone. Health officials report over 44, 000 people have lost their lives. Women and children make up more than half of the fatalities, according to local health authorities. The Israeli military claims to
In a surprising move, the United States has blocked a UN call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. This decision has sparked a storm of criticism from Palestinians and raised questions about the US's role in the conflict. Meanwhile, Lebanon is pushing for a deal to end its own fight with Israel. But
US envoy Amos Hochstein has reported significant advances in the effort to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. After visiting Beirut, Hochstein stated that the differences between the two sides are shrinking, boosting confidence in a potential deal. Hochstein will meet with Israeli Prime
Imagine having a super-efficient sponge that can soak up tiny, harmful chemicals from water and even fish. That's basically what scientists have created with a new polymer. This polymer, made from a substance called 4-pyridinemethanol, is like a tiny, porous magnet for troublesome chemicals. These
Metabolic syndrome is a growing health issue in the US, but current treatments like lifestyle changes and medication aren't always effective. Interestingly, it often comes with mental health problems. This study looks at how psychological difficulties, specifically "dysregulation, " affect metabolic
On Sunday, Israeli forces carried out a strike in Beirut that killed Mohammed Afif, the spokesperson for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Afif, who had been involved with the group for years, was at the headquarters of a pro-Hezbollah party when the strike occurred. The lack of evacuation warn
Imagine you're trying to influence people's thoughts on a big event, like hostage negotiations. You might think about leaking some secret info, right? Well, that's what an aide to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of doing. Eliezer Feldstein allegedly got his hands on a highly se
Israel and the militant group Hezbollah are in the midst of intense peace negotiations. The US has presented a new ceasefire proposal, which Hezbollah is considering. The proposed deal includes a 60-day pause in fighting and has terms that align with a 2006 UN resolution. The Lebanese army might pla
