A group of South African men found themselves in a dangerous situation after being deceived into joining Russia's war against Ukraine. They were promised jobs and training, but instead, they were sent to the front lines. The story began when an unemployed father of three received a call offering hi
The EU is in a tough spot. They need to find a way to help Ukraine financially, but Belgium is making it hard. Belgium wants some serious guarantees before they agree to use Russian assets to help Ukraine. This is making the EU leaders think of a backup plan. The EU might have to borrow money to gi
Malachi, a lively toddler, loved his dinosaurs, monster trucks, and the Miami Dolphins. His mom, Meghan Jenkins, was busy with work and daycare, enjoying the hustle and bustle of life. But in March 2021, things took a worrying turn. Malachi became unusually tired, coughed a lot, and one day, threw u
People need certain things to live well. Things like homes, hospitals, schools, and fun places. But not everyone can get to these easily. Some people live close to them. Others have to travel far. This is a big problem. A recent study looked at this issue. They made a big list of places that give t
Chris Williams, a man with a diverse background, recently embarked on his first space journey. He joined two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Their mission? To reach the International Space Station (ISS) on Thanksgiving Day. The journey began at
Asteroids might have been like cosmic delivery trucks, bringing essential supplies for life to Earth. Scientists recently found tryptophan, an important amino acid, in samples from asteroid Bennu. This discovery adds to the growing list of life's building blocks found in space rocks. Bennu is a sma
Thanksgiving morning will see a Soyuz rocket lift off from Kazakhstan, carrying a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is set for 4:27 a. m. EST, with live coverage starting at 3:30 a. m. EST on NASA's YouTube channel. The crew includes NASA's Chris
Kids with movement challenges, like those with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), often need extra help. A recent look into this topic aimed to see what tools are out there and how well they work. The focus was on understanding who these tools help, why they're used, and what results they br
Winter can be tough. The days are short. The nights are long. It's easy to feel down. But what if the answer to beating the winter blues is right in your kitchen? Think about it. The kitchen is a hub of activity. It's where food is prepped, cooked, and shared. It's a place of warmth and comfort. An
Russia recently faced a significant setback when it failed to secure a seat on the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) governing council. This is not the first time Russia has encountered such a hurdle. Earlier in September, it also failed to gain enough support for a position
