Recently, priests have been targeted in violent attacks, raising concerns worldwide. In Singapore, Father Christopher Lee was stabbed in the face during Mass. The attacker, Basnayake Keith Spencer, has been charged and remanded. Lee is recovering from his injuries. Meanwhile, in Spain, a man attack
In Loyalist Township, construction of a multibillion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant by Umicore has been put on hold. This plant was intended to produce crucial parts for EV batteries, known as cathode active material (CAM) and precursor cathode active material (pCAM). The international c
Scientists in Türkiye have found something amazing in breast milk. They discovered four new strains of a bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. These tiny helpers might be our new allies in the fight against colon cancer. First, let's talk about their superpowers. These bacteria can survive
For a while now, we've been hearing about the friendly campaigning style of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. They were seen as a less harsh alternative compared to their opponents. Their supporters tried to mimic this approach. But when they lost, the pleasant demeanor v
In a twist of events, Japan's economy has seen a surprising 0. 3% year-on-year boost in its real GDP this past quarter. This sharp turnaround comes after a 1. 1% dip in the previous quarter. You might be wondering what caused this sudden shift. The Bank of Japan made an interesting move when it rais
Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin is set to step into Hoda Kotb's shoes as the co-host of the “Today” show’s 7 a. m. to 9 a. m. segment. Melvin, who is already a familiar face to viewers, currently hosts the third hour of the show and serves as the news anchor during the first two hours. He will continu
General Motors (GM) recently let go of around 1, 000 employees as part of its cost-cutting strategy. The job cuts are aimed at reducing operational expenses and rethinking the company's priorities. Some employees were let go due to subpar performance, while others were affected by an internal reorga
Imagine exploring the complex world of materials without actually having to touch them. That's where graph theory comes in, especially in molecular dynamics simulations. Scientists have been using graph theory to dig deep into the chemical and physical properties of materials, like a treasure hunt f
Ever thought about how cycling in low-oxygen conditions affects your blood pressure after a workout? Scientists decided to figure this out. They asked 12 young adults to cycle until they were worn out in three different scenarios: regular air without any supplements, low-oxygen air with a dummy pill
In New Zealand, things got a bit heated in parliament when Maori members decided to express their disapproval of a new bill in a unique way. They performed a haka, a traditional Maori dance, right in the middle of a vote. This bill is all about how to interpret the Treaty of Waitangi, a super old ag
